- Trauma and relationships
- Practical, person-led work
- Neurodiversity informed
About Carlie
Carlie Machell-Kay is a psychodynamic counsellor who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma. She also supports those coping with parenting pressures, grief, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD and life changes. Carlie brings a direct and approachable style to sessions and adapts her work around each person’s needs.
Carlie trained as a counsellor seven years ago and has been involved in mental health and wellbeing roles for over 25 years. Her background includes work in women's mental wellbeing services and extensive experience in domestic abuse settings. She has focused practice with trauma and relationship concerns and draws on that experience when people are processing difficult events.
Carlie uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current behaviour and feelings. She also draws on client-centred and narrative approaches to make space for the person’s story and priorities. Trauma-focused ways of working are used when people need help with the impacts of past harm.
Her manner is friendly and practical. Sessions aim to make sense of what is happening now and create manageable steps forward. Carlie has personal experience of neurodiversity and acquired brain injury and says this helps her empathise with people and families affected by those issues.
Carlie is based in the United Kingdom and works with people in English. The NCPS credential listed is NCPS. Please confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How Carlie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It aims to create space for people to speak and to feel heard, which can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries.Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and experiences shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react or feel a certain way and can be useful for recurring relationship or emotional difficulties.
Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their life. It can be helpful when people want to reframe identity issues, attachment concerns or challenges linked to trauma.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. This keeps the process collaborative and tailored to the person’s needs.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and remove travel time. It also allows people who live further away or in different countries to work with a therapist based in the United Kingdom. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The focus is on making therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life rather than promising a particular service.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carlie help with?
Carlie supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship difficulties. She also works with issues such as parenting strain, addiction, grief, self-esteem and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is approachable and practical. She uses psychodynamic listening alongside client-centred and narrative methods to help people make sense of their experience.
What is her professional background?
Carlie has worked in mental wellbeing roles for over 25 years and qualified as a counsellor seven years ago. She has particular experience in domestic abuse settings and trauma work.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows the NCPS credential as NCPS and indicates she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carlie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.