- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- English and Spanish
About Carmen
Carmen Ramos Bolivar is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports those coping with sleep problems, parenting pressures, trauma and anger.
Carmen listens for the parts of a person’s experience that feel most urgent. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and asks practical questions to clarify what matters most. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying small changes and building clearer ways of responding to strong feelings.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred ideas, alongside mindfulness practices. That means conversations may combine checking out automatic thoughts, practising present-moment attention and noticing personal values. Exercises between sessions are used when they help make new habits stick.
She pays attention to how past relationships and attachment can shape current reactions, including anger and impulsivity. Carmen also works with issues linked to chronic health, grief, guilt and communication problems. The emphasis is on practical steps and skills people can use day to day.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled with a clearer sense of aims and practicalities.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters enough to act on. It uses short exercises to clarify values and tiny actions that move life in a chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical tasks to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve calm in stressful moments.Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process. Carmen will work with each person to test out approaches and agree which methods suit their goals and preferences. Sessions often blend talking, short in-session exercises and home practice so people can see what helps between meetings.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or audio-only options to avoid being on camera; others use longer sessions for deeper work. Confirm the current session formats before booking so arrangements suit day-to-day life and practical needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel building resentment, struggle with impulsivity, or live alongside someone else's anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centred listening with practical exercises from ACT and CBT and mindfulness techniques to notice thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the fees and payment arrangements?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.