
I'm Carol Gordon, counsellor and psychotherapist, working with people across the UK through online sessions. This page tells you a little about my background, my approach to therapy and the experiences that have shaped the way I work today.
I’ve always been curious about what shapes us as people, why we think and feel the way we do, and what sometimes gets in the way of living the life we want. That curiosity led me to study psychology with the Open University before qualifying with an MSc in Counselling from Abertay University and training as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Before I found my way to therapy, I had quite a different life. At eighteen, I left home to work as an au pair in Spain, and that’s where my love of travel began. Over the following years, I lived and worked in different parts of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. Those experiences gave me an appreciation of how differently people live, think and see the world, something that still influences the way I work today.
I’m now settled back in Aberdeenshire. Most evenings you’ll find me walking my Goldador, Marley, in the countryside. I also enjoy travelling, spending time with family and friends, and continuing to learn, both personally and professionally.
It was my own experience of counselling that truly brought everything together. Therapy changed my life in ways I hadn’t expected, and it helped me see first-hand the difference that feeling heard, understood and supported can make. From that point on, I knew this was the direction I wanted my own career to take.
Before qualifying, I worked in a people-centred role for the local authority, where I saw how much the right support can matter. After qualifying, I began working with clients in a medical centre before establishing my own private practice. Each step has helped shape the therapist I am today.
One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every person arrives with their own experiences, relationships and way of seeing the world, which is why I trained as a pluralistic therapist. Rather than following one single approach, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs.
I’ve never believed that people are simply “broken”. When we take the time to understand someone’s experiences and the story behind them, their thoughts, feelings and patterns often begin to make much more sense. That understanding creates the opportunity for real and lasting change.
I’m also interested in how our past experiences continue to shape the way we think, feel and respond today. The patterns we develop often made sense at one time in our lives, even if they no longer serve us. Understanding those patterns is one of the reasons I was drawn to Transformational Therapy.
Above all, I believe it’s never too late to make changes. No matter how long you’ve struggled, or how stuck things may feel right now, change is possible. If therapy helps you feel more at ease in yourself, more connected to the life you want, and more able to move forward with confidence, then it’s time well spent.
Alongside Clear Haven Therapy, I also run The ADHD Coaching Room, a dedicated website offering ADHD coaching and practical support for adults with ADHD. While Clear Haven Therapy focuses on counselling and therapy, The ADHD Coaching Room provides coaching, programmes and resources designed to help adults manage everyday ADHD challenges.
Yes. I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the Open University and an MSc in Counselling from Abertay University. I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within its ethical framework.
I offer online counselling, psychotherapy and Transformational Therapy for adults across the UK. As a pluralistic therapist, I draw from a range of approaches to tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than following one single method
I work with adults throughout the UK and internationally through secure online sessions. Online therapy offers the flexibility to access support from the comfort of your own home.
A free 20-minute online call to explore what support you may be looking for and whether we’re the right fit.