Caroline Absalom

I offer in-person counselling appointments at comfortable locations across Central Derbyshire.  I currently offer face-to-face sessions in Bakewell, Matlock and Crich.

Walk & Talk therapy is outdoors in Derbyshire and tailored to your preferences (all walks are risk-assessed).  Online and telephone appointments also available.

Daytime, evening and Saturday appointments are offered - please enquire about current availability.

"Counselling with Caroline has helped me to start filtering the events of my life.  It is good to have been listened to.  I am still processing my life but this counselling has offered me a lifeline"  October 2025

"Caroline has helped by giving me the confidence to share emotions and by making me realise it's okay to feel the way I do.  It's helped me to allow myself to feel emotions and cope with them in a healthier way"  September 2025

I want to help you live your life to the full.  Life transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly in today鈥檚 world - maybe you feel isolated, disconnected from others, or even from your true self.  Sometimes we can鈥檛 find the right words to explain it to those closest to us or it can feel like they鈥檙e just not listening.

With the right support, that can change.  My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space, to share your thoughts and help explore any difficult and, perhaps unvoiced feelings.  People often feel emotionally out of control, some overthink things, or repeat patterns in relationships or at work.  I want help you gain insight into why you feel like this, opening routes for long lasting change.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (M麻豆原创) with a Master of Science qualification (with distinction) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (MSc).  I am qualified to work with anyone over the age of 14, who seeks help with their mental health or life鈥檚 challenges.  I hold a 麻豆原创 certificate in counselling young people and am fully DBS checked.

I offer therapy sessions face-to-face indoors, online, by telephone or outdoors in nature 鈥榃alk & Talk鈥� (all walks fully risk assessed and insured). 

My experience and MSc training taught me to integrate elements from a combination of different methods and theories, to more effectively help clients through their difficulties.  (You can check these out on my website).  These include Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT) and Person-Centred therapy (PCT), as required. I will adapt my approach to your individual needs and tailor any therapy to best suit you.

About me:

I have a holistic approach to good mental health and wellbeing and have extensive experience of working compassionately with individuals over the age of 14, from teenagers to older adults.  My background includes delivering mental health clinics for GP-referred patients, counselling trauma survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence via local charities and working as an NHS mental health nurse at the start of my career.  My time as a Sixth-form school counsellor and working with students within Derby University Counselling service, informed my academic research, which focused upon adolescent mental health/neurodiversity and family systems. 

Whatever is happening in your life, I will listen and accept you as you are.  People often tell me they feel embarrassed that they鈥檙e struggling and feel they should be able to cope with whatever life throws at them.  But there鈥檚 no need to battle alone - please don鈥檛 feel nervous taking this first step in contacting me.  It might feel overwhelming to choose the right therapist from so many - that鈥檚 why I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation with no obligations.  This is your first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life and beginning to talk means you鈥檙e no longer facing things alone.

My experience has given me an understanding of the difficulties we can all face with our mental health, enabling me to work with compassion and kindness as I support a wide range of life issues.  I remain optimistic about human nature, believing that people can overcome adversity with the right support.  Together we can explore and understand what鈥檚 going on for you, taking concrete steps towards improving your life.

Please get in touch to book a free, confidential 15 minute telephone initial chat, at a mutually convenient time (obligation free).  If you email me I aim to respond within 24 hours and will arrange the call.  You can then decide if I am the right therapist for you and choose whether to book a counselling session with me.

During the first session (50 minutes) we will spend time discussing what's brought you to counselling and what your expectations of counselling might be, but don't worry if you don't know this - many people don't.  It will be a safe space where you can speak freely with me.  Talking together will help me decide on the best approach when working with you, integrating the most relevant theories to support you.  However, we will collaborate on a plan for your therapy together, aiming to lessen your distress or explore agreed areas in more depth.  Talking will also help you decide if I am the right therapist for you and if you want to book further sessions with me, as well as giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

In advance of the first session I will send you a client/counsellor agreement to sign and return and a form with a few questions about you.  This helps give me a brief background understand of you prior to therapy, although you may have questions arising from this and wish to discuss further with me in the first session.  I adhere to strict GDPR regulations in terms of controlling your data, being registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

I offer in-person counselling appointments at comfortable locations across Central Derbyshire.  I currently offer face-to-face sessions in Crich, Matlock and Bakewell.

Walk & Talk therapy is outdoors in Derbyshire and tailored to your preferences (all walks are risk-assessed).  Online and telephone appointments also available.

Daytime, evening and Saturday appointments are offered - please enquire about current availability.

鈥淐ounselling with Caroline has helped me to start filtering the events of my life.  It is good to have been listened to.  I am still processing my life but this counselling has offered me a lifeline鈥�  October 2025

鈥樷�楥aroline has helped by giving me the confidence to share emotions and by making me realise it鈥檚 okay to feel the way I do. It鈥檚 helped me to allow myself to feel emotions and cope with them in a healthier way鈥欌��  September 2025

I want to help you live your life to the full.  Life transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly in today鈥檚 world - maybe you feel isolated, disconnected from others, or even from your true self.  Sometimes we can鈥檛 find the right words to explain it to those closest to us or it can feel like they鈥檙e just not listening.

With the right support, that can change.  My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space, to share your thoughts and help explore any difficult and, perhaps unvoiced feelings.  People often feel emotionally out of control, some overthink things, or repeat patterns in relationships or at work.  I want help you gain insight into why you feel like this, opening routes for long lasting change.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (M麻豆原创) with a Master of Science qualification (with distinction) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (MSc).  I am qualified to work with anyone over the age of 14 who seeks help with their mental health or life鈥檚 challenges.  I hold a 麻豆原创 certificate in counselling young people and am fully DBS checked.

I offer therapy sessions face-to-face indoors, online, by telephone or outdoors in nature 鈥榃alk & Talk鈥� (fully risk assessed and insured).  

My experience and MSc training taught me to integrate elements from a combination of different methods and theories, to more effectively help clients through their difficulties.  (You can check these out on my website). These include Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT) and Person-Centred therapy (PCT), as required. I will adapt my approach to your individual needs and tailor any therapy to best suit you.

About me:

I have a holistic approach to good mental health and wellbeing and have extensive experience of working compassionately with individuals over the age of 14, from teenagers to older adults.  My background includes delivering mental health clinics for GP-referred patients, counselling trauma survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence via local charities and working as an NHS mental health nurse at the start of my career.  My time as a Sixth-form school counsellor and working with students within Derby University Counselling service, informed my academic research, which focused upon adolescent mental health/neurodiversity and family systems. 

Whatever is happening in your life, I will listen and accept you as you are.  People often tell me they feel embarrassed that they鈥檙e struggling and feel they should be able to cope with whatever life throws at them.  But there鈥檚 no need to battle alone - please don鈥檛 feel nervous taking this first step in contacting me.  It might feel overwhelming to choose the right therapist from so many - that鈥檚 why I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation with no obligations.  This is your first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life and beginning to talk means you鈥檙e no longer facing things alone.

My experience has given me an understanding of the difficulties we can all face with our mental health, enabling me to work with compassion and kindness as I support a wide range of life issues.  I remain optimistic about human nature, believing that people can overcome adversity with the right support.  Together we can explore and understand what鈥檚 going on for you, taking concrete steps towards improving your life.

Please get in touch to book a free, confidential 15 minute telephone initial chat, at a mutually convenient time (obligation free).  If you email me I aim to respond within 24 hours and will arrange a call.  You can then decide if I am the right therapist for you and choose whether to book a counselling session with me.

During the first session (50 minutes) we will spend time discussing what's brought you to counselling and what your expectations of counselling might be, but don't worry if you don't know this - many people don't.  It will be a safe space where you can speak freely with me.  Talking together will help me decide on the best approach when working with you, integrating the most relevant theories to support you.  However, we will collaborate on a plan for your therapy together, aiming to lessen your distress or explore agreed areas in more depth.  Talking will also help you decide if I am the right therapist for you and if you want to book further sessions with me, as well as giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

In advance of the first session I will send you a client/counselling agreement to sign and return and a form with a few questions about you.  This helps give me a brief background understanding of you prior to therapy, although you may have questions arising from this and wish to discuss it further with me in the first session.  I adhere to strict GDPR regulations in terms of controlling your data, being registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

I offer in-person counselling appointments at comfortable locations across Central Derbyshire.  I currently offer face-to-face sessions in Matlock (The Matlock Therapy Centre), Bakewell and Crich.

Walk & Talk therapy is outdoors in Derbyshire and tailored to your preferences (all walks are risk-assessed).  Online and telephone appointments also available.

Daytime, evening and Saturday appointments are offered - please enquire about current availability.

"Counselling with Caroline has helped me to start filtering the events of my life.  It is good to have been listened to.  I am still processing my life but this counselling has offered me a lifeline"  October 2025

 "Caroline has helped by giving me the confidence to share emotions and by making me realise it's okay to feel the way I do.  It's helped me to allow myself to feel emotions and cope with them in a healthier way"  September 2025

I want to help you live your life to the full. Life transitions and challenges can feel overwhelming, particularly in today鈥檚 world - maybe you feel isolated, disconnected from others, or even from your true self. Sometimes we can鈥檛 find the right words to explain it to those closest to us or it can feel like they鈥檙e just not listening.

With the right support, that can change. My aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space, to share your thoughts and help explore any difficult and, perhaps unvoiced feelings. People often feel emotionally out of control, some overthink things, or repeat patterns in relationships or at work.  I want help you gain insight into why you feel like this, opening routes for long lasting change.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (M麻豆原创) with a Master of Science qualification (with distinction) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (MSc).  I am qualified to work with anyone over the age of 14 who seeks help with their mental health or life鈥檚 challenges.  I hold a 麻豆原创 certificate in counselling young people and am fully DBS checked.

I offer therapy sessions face-to-face indoors, online, by telephone or outdoors in nature 鈥榃alk & Talk鈥� (all walks fully risk assessed and insured).

My experience and MSc training taught me to integrate elements from a combination of different methods and theories, to more effectively help clients through their difficulties. (You can check these out on my website). These include Attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT) and Person-Centred therapy (PCT), as required. I will adapt my approach to your individual needs and tailor any therapy to best suit you.

About me:

I have a holistic approach to good mental health and wellbeing and have extensive experience of working compassionately with individuals over the age of 14, from teenagers to older adults.  My background includes delivering mental health clinics for GP-referred patients, counselling trauma survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence via local charities and working as an NHS mental health nurse at the start of my career. My time as a Sixth-form school counsellor and working with students within Derby University Counselling service, informed my academic research, which focused upon adolescent mental health/neurodiversity and family systems. 

Whatever is happening in your life, I will listen and accept you as you are.  People often tell me they feel embarrassed that they鈥檙e struggling and feel they should be able to cope with whatever life throws at them.  But there鈥檚 no need to battle alone - please don鈥檛 feel nervous taking this first step in contacting me.  It might feel overwhelming to choose the right therapist from so many - that鈥檚 why I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation with no obligations. This is your first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life and beginning to talk means you鈥檙e no longer facing things alone.

My experience has given me an understanding of the difficulties we can all face with our mental health, enabling me to work with compassion and kindness as I support a wide range of life issues.  I remain optimistic about human nature, believing that people can overcome adversity with the right support. Together we can explore and understand what鈥檚 going on for you, taking concrete steps towards improving your life.

Please get in touch to book a free, confidential 15 minute telephone initial chat, at a mutually convenient time (obligation free).  If you email me I aim to respond within 24 hours and will arrange the call.  You can then decide if I am the right therapist for you and choose whether to book a counselling session with me.

During the first session (50 minutes) we will spend time discussing what's brought you to counselling and what your expectations of counselling might be, but don't worry if you don't know this - many people don't.  It will be a safe space where you can speak freely with me.  Talking together will help me decide on the best approach when working with you, integrating the most relevant theories to support you.  However, we will collaborate on a plan for your therapy together, aiming to lessen your distress or explore agreed areas in more depth.  Talking will also help you decide if I am the right therapist for you and if you want to book further sessions with me, as well as giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

In advance of the first session I will send you a client/counsellor agreement to sign and return and a form with a few questions about you.  This helps gives me a brief background understanding of you prior to therapy, although you may have questions arising from this and wish to discuss further with me in the first session.  I adhere to strict GDPR regulations in terms of controlling your data, being registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).