Chartered and Clinical Psychologist
BSc (Hons) • MSc Clin Psych • CPsychol
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) recognised practitioner with over 30 years of experience working with adults in the NHS and independent practice.
I offer services to adults struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression, and have a particular interest in trauma and its impact on our relationships and emotional and physical wellbeing. My practice is informed by a range of psychological approaches including Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness and Complex Trauma models. I have undertaken a specialist training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy – an approach which helps us make sense of, and move on from, the repeating patterns in our lives. I am also undertaking further training in Internal Family Systems – an experiential, empowering and deeply relational approach which helps to build connections in our internal world and navigate the challenges of life from a steadier place.
It can feel daunting choosing the right therapist. I usually recommend a preliminary chat on the phone to help you decide next steps. I am always happy to help direct to other therapists if wanted. If you choose to go ahead, we can arrange an initial meeting. At this meeting we can then explore together the areas of your life you want to address in more depth and start to establish a provisional plan (including frequency of sessions, whether you want to work short or long term and any specific goals). This initial meeting will also give you an opportunity to ask further questions, get more of a sense of how I work, and whether what I can offer feels like a good fit for you.
Therapy can bring up strong emotions so I will always endeavour to pace sessions in a way that doesn’t become overwhelming. From my experience, when feelings are fully acknowledged, and worked through in a safe space, it becomes possible to move towards a more centred, calmer, and less reactive way of being with ourselves, others, and the world.
Availability and fees
I currently offer in-person sessions in Stroud on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9-2pm), and online sessions on Thursdays (9-6pm). My fees are set at £90.00 for a 60-minute session.
Tel: 07965 193984
email : carolinevacara@glospsychology.co.uk
Please send me an email if you would like to have an initial conversation on the phone.
Professional Membership
Full member of the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP), British Psychological Society.
Chartered Psychologist Status Achieved (CPsychol), British Psychological Society.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC: Registered Practitioner Psychologist)