Carey Guite

I currently have availability for new clients. 

My hours of working are Monday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm

I'm Carey, a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor. My approach means sessions are led by you, your pace, your experiences, and what feels most important to explore. With an awareness of how past experiences can shape how you feel and respond in the present, we move gently, without pressure or overwhelm.

Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted underneath. You might not always have the words for how you feel, and that’s okay. We can take time to make sense of things together.

My approach is warm, calm and non-judgemental. I won’t analyse you or tell you what you should do. Instead, I offer a space where you can speak openly, begin to understand patterns that may have developed over time, and reconnect with what you need.

I bring an awareness of how past experiences, relationships, and long-term stress can shape how we cope in the present, including people-pleasing, overthinking, or feeling “not enough”. Together, we can gently explore these patterns and begin to build something steadier.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a sessional counsellor supporting survivors of adult and childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault. This has deepened my ability to sit alongside complex and overwhelming emotions, including when feelings are difficult to put into words.

I also have experience working with neurodivergent adults and aim to work in a way that is flexible and collaborative, recognising and respecting each person’s individual way of experiencing and making sense of the world.

At Braver Days, I believe therapy doesn’t need to be rushed or forced. Sometimes the most important work is simply having the space to pause, reflect, and feel understood.

Starting counselling can feel like a big step,especially if you’re used to managing things on your own.

You can expect a calm, welcoming space where there’s no pressure to explain everything perfectly or have a clear starting point. You are free to bring whatever feels important, whether that’s something specific or just a sense that things don’t feel quite right.

Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, low in mood, or struggling with anxiety, life changes, or past experiences that still feel present. Some find it hard to switch off, others feel disconnected or unsure of themselves.

In our work together, you won’t be judged, rushed, or “fixed”. Instead, we focus on understanding what’s going on for you, at your pace.

Over time, many clients begin to notice small but meaningful shifts. This might be feeling more able to cope day-to-day, having greater clarity, setting boundaries more easily, or feeling more like themselves again.

Sessions are 50 minutes and can take place face-to-face, online, or by phone.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory session (by phone or face to face) to give you the opportunity to ask questions, understand more about my way of working, and get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you.

If you decide to go ahead, our first full session is a gentle starting point. There is no formal assessment to complete and no expectation to share everything straight away.

We will spend some time exploring what has brought you to counselling and what you might hope for, but this will always be led by you. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable.

Before starting, I will send you a counselling agreement which outlines confidentiality, session details, and practical information, so you know what to expect.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. My aim is to make this process feel as straightforward and supportive as possible.

I have availability for new clients.

I'm Carey, a person-centred, trauma-informed counsellor. My approach means sessions are led by you, your pace, your experiences, and what feels most important to explore. With an awareness of how past experiences can shape how you feel and respond in the present, we move gently, without pressure or overwhelm.

Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted underneath. You might not always have the words for how you feel, and that’s okay. We can take time to make sense of things together.

My approach is warm, calm and non-judgemental. I won’t analyse you or tell you what you should do. Instead, I offer a space where you can speak openly, begin to understand patterns that may have developed over time, and start to feel more like yourself.

I bring an awareness of how past experiences, relationships, and long-term stress can shape how we cope in the present, including people-pleasing, overthinking, or feeling “not enough”. Together, we can gently explore these patterns and begin to build something steadier.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a sessional counsellor supporting survivors of adult and childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault. This has deepened my ability to sit alongside complex and overwhelming emotions, including when feelings are difficult to put into words.

I also have experience working with neurodivergent adults and aim to work in a way that is flexible and collaborative, recognising and respecting each person’s individual way of experiencing and making sense of the world.

At Braver Days, I believe therapy doesn’t need to be rushed or forced. Sometimes the most important work is simply having the space to pause, reflect, and feel understood.

Starting counselling can feel like a big step,especially if you’re used to managing things on your own.

You can expect a calm, welcoming space where there’s no pressure to explain everything perfectly or have a clear starting point. You are free to bring whatever feels important, whether that’s something specific or just a sense that things don’t feel quite right.

Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, low in mood, or struggling with anxiety, life changes, or past experiences that still feel present. Some find it hard to switch off, others feel disconnected or unsure of themselves.

In our work together, you won’t be judged, rushed, or “fixed”. Instead, we focus on understanding what’s going on for you — at your pace.

Over time, many clients begin to notice small but meaningful shifts. This might be feeling more able to cope day-to-day, having greater clarity, setting boundaries more easily, or feeling more like themselves again.

Sessions are 50 minutes and can take place face-to-face, online, or by phone.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory session (by phone or face to face) to give you the opportunity to ask questions, understand more about my way of working, and get a sense of whether I feel like the right fit for you.

If you decide to go ahead, our first full session is a gentle starting point. There is no formal assessment to complete and no expectation to share everything straight away.

We will spend some time exploring what has brought you to counselling and what you might hope for, but this will always be led by you. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable.

Before starting, I will send you a counselling agreement which outlines confidentiality, session details, and practical information, so you know what to expect.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. My aim is to make this process feel as straightforward and supportive as possible.