- Psychodynamic therapy
- Client-centred work
- Narrative methods
About Carlie
Carlie Machell-Kay is a psychodynamic counsellor with seven years of practice since qualifying as a therapist. She works with people who are struggling with anger, relationship strain, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related concerns. Carlie practices in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Carlie uses a psychodynamic approach to look at how past relationships shape current feelings and behaviours. She also works with trauma and its effects, helping people understand how earlier experiences can influence anger and intimacy today. Her background includes work in women's mental wellbeing and domestic abuse settings.
She draws on client-centred and narrative ideas too, so sessions can be responsive and focus on the stories people tell about themselves. This can help with issues such as self-esteem, grief, addiction, ADHD, and navigating big life changes. Carlie also lists compassion fatigue, parenting and caregiving stress among her areas of focus.
Carlie has personal experience of neurodiversity and acquired brain injury, and says this informs how she relates to people and families affected by these issues. That experience can shape practical conversations about day-to-day coping and communication.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She helps people talk through patterns, notice how they repeat in relationships, and consider different ways of responding to anger and frustration. To begin, clients follow the service process for matching and scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people who want to understand why they get angry or repeat certain patterns in close relationships.Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It means sessions are guided by what matters to the client and can help with emotional regulation, stress and self-esteem by placing the client's experience at the centre.
Finding the right approach is part of working together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and agree on what feels most useful. This is a collaborative decision based on needs, preferences and what comes up in sessions.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical features to help therapy fit into everyday routines without changing the therapeutic focus.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Covers anger, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as parenting, addiction, grief and self-esteem.
How would she approach my anger or temper?
Uses psychodynamic work to explore how past relationships affect current reactions, alongside client-centred and narrative techniques to look at patterns and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Qualified as a therapist seven years ago and has worked in mental health roles for over 25 years prior to qualifying.
What are her credentials and location?
Holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.