Cara Hicks

My name is Cara, and I am a person-centred therapist. I offer in-person, online, and telephone counselling from my studio in the peaceful village of Ruthvoes; a haven where the world slows down, allowing you the space to just be.

Within my therapeutic practice, I am guided entirely by you. Always working from a trauma informed approach and at your pace I provide a calm, confidential space where we can explore your thoughts and experiences at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. You might be looking for support with anxiety, life overwhelm, grief, depression, or a difficult life transition. Or perhaps you simply feel that something is 'off', relationships don't feel quite right and you're feeling stuck.

You might not yet know what you need from our sessions, or what therapy looks like for you. That is completely okay. Together, we will explore your world at your own pace, discovering what supports and helps you most.

My path to counselling grew from an 18-year career as a secondary art teacher.  This background deeply shaped my passion for listening to and exploring each person’s unique inner world. Having worked extensively within trauma-informed schools, I deeply value creating an adaptable, accepting space, one that embraces and supports neurodivergent ways of thinking and experiencing the world.

Talking is central to how we connect, but your therapy can look however you need it to. If it feels right for you, we can bring creativity, breathwork, or movement into our space, whether that’s through drawing, writing, or walking. There is no rigid 'homework' here. Instead, we will explore gentle, practical tools together, helping you find your own path toward clarity and balance.

Finding the right counsellor is incredibly important for you. Please contact me to arrange a free 15 minute session to see if I am the right counsellor for you.