Dalia Carroll, MBACP

Hello, I'm Dalia, and thank you for taking the time to visit my website.

 

I understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a significant step, and finding the right counsellor is an important part of the process. My aim is to offer a warm, genuine and non-judgemental space where you feel listened to, accepted and supported to explore whatever has brought you to counselling.

 

My counselling journey began in 2015, when I enrolled on to a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling. After several years of study and personal development, I qualified with a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice in 2022. Following qualification, I continued to volunteer as a counsellor within the local community before establishing my private practice in Spring 2023.

 

As part of my ongoing professional development, I have completed additional training in trauma and work as a trauma-informed counsellor. This enables me to support clients with an awareness of how difficult life experiences can affect emotions, relationships and overall wellbeing, always working at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.

 

Alongside my private practice, I am a Lecturer in Counselling at a further education college. Teaching future counsellors is something I am incredibly passionate about, and I enjoy supporting learners as they develop their knowledge, skills and confidence. My teaching also keeps me connected with current research, ethical practice and developments within the counselling profession, which continually informs my work with clients.

 

Before qualifying as a counsellor, I enjoyed a rewarding career in education teaching A-Level Media Studies, Film Studies and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Working with young people reinforced my belief in the importance of being heard, understood and supported to reach one's potential.

 

Since qualifying, I have worked therapeutically with children, young people and adults. Supporting clients through difficult experiences and witnessing their growth has been both a privilege and a continual reminder of the resilience people can find when offered a safe, accepting and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship.

 

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within its Ethical Framework, ensuring that my practice is professional, confidential and centred on the wellbeing of every client.

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Above all, I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and change. My role is not to give advice or tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you, offering a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can work towards helping you gain a greater understanding of yourself and move towards the changes that feel right for you.