- Client-Centred approach
- Existential themes
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Carlos
Carlos Calvet Ortin is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. He also addresses life-purpose questions and related concerns such as loneliness, panic attacks and communication problems.
Carlos draws on a person-centred foundation. He adapts his work to the needs of the individual rather than using a single fixed method. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what feels stuck and what matters most right now.
He has worked in private practice, employee assistance programmes, healthcare settings, charities and schools. That range informs how he supports people dealing with job loss, migration, relationship endings and other big changes. He understands the particular strain of moving to the UK and being far from family and community.
Carlos also brings a Fine Arts degree into his practice. He sometimes uses creative or imaginal ways to help people access thoughts and feelings that are hard to reach in ordinary talk. These are practical exercises rather than art therapy labels.
He is bilingual and offers sessions in English and Spanish. People who identify as men may find he pays attention to how cultural expectations about stoicism and self-reliance affect asking for help. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Carlos works from a person-centred base and draws on existential and psychodynamic ideas as needed. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people say what they really think and feel. This approach suits people who need a reflective conversation about values, choices and what matters now.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility and the experience of change. It can help when life-purpose doubts, midlife concerns or major life transitions leave someone unsure what to do next. Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to patterns that repeat over time and the emotions beneath them, which may surface when talking about relationships, grief or identity.
Choosing an approach is part of the work and will be collaborative. The therapist will discuss what feels helpful and adapt methods to the client's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break, sessions without video when bandwidth is limited, or appointments that avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly find these practical benefits useful when arranging care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as loneliness, panic attacks, communication problems and life-purpose concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a person-centred core and draws on other approaches to suit the person. Conversations focus on what matters now and practical next steps to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in private practice, EAPs, healthcare providers, charities and schools.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.