About Me
What can a Psychologist do for me?
As an award winning coach I support you in moving toward your goals, I help you to stay motivated and on-task, moving toward your long term far-reaching goals.
But much more than that I also work at an energetic and intuitive level to help you manage, unpack and remove or accept the hard things in life from the past that may be holding
As an award winning coach I support you in moving toward your goals, I help you to stay motivated and on-task, moving toward your long term far-reaching goals.
But much more than that I also work at an energetic and intuitive level to help you manage, unpack and remove or accept the hard things in life from the past that may be holding you back in the now.
We don’t always recognise when we are held back by our unprocessed traumas or conflicts in life. They can affect our relationship, mood, happiness, motivation and so much more.
What kind of commitment do I need to make?
Together we work towards you achieving your goals, and there is no need for a prescribed number of sessions. You might find that one or two sessions is enough to put you on the path to achievement. I have many clients who dip in and out of sessions as needed.
How do we get started?
How do we get started?
The first step is to book that session. This is where we will get an idea of how well we work together and what our next steps should be from here. This is the first step to becoming your best self.
My Qualifications and experience
Qualifications
Caralyn Bains, AFBPsS
Professional Qualifications & Role Statement
I hold a BSc (Hons) Psychology and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology.
In addition, I have completed extensive further training and hold the following qualifications:
Core Psychological & Therapeutic Training
· Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, Distinction)
· Certificate in Bereavement Counselling
· Diploma in Mental Health in Young People
· Diploma in Epigenetics (Distinction)
· ADHD Specialist Certification – Diagnosis (CPD Certified)
· ADHD Awareness Diploma
· TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF)
· BPS Workshop: Understanding Emotions as an Alternative to Diagnosis (2024)
Complementary & Therapeutic Approaches
· Fully Accredited Master Hypnotherapist Diploma (DHP, Accredited by CTAA)
· Professional Body Healing Coach Certification
· Professional Relationship Counselling Certification
· Somatic Approaches to Healing Trauma (Spiritual Competency Resource Center)
· EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique Certificate
· Sound Therapy Certification
· Aromatherapy Diploma
· Inner Child Healing Diploma
Professional Recognition & Ongoing Development
· Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
· Regular contributor to professional psychology publications
· Ongoing participation in CPD-accredited workshops, conferences, and training
Practice & Role
I am qualified to carry out structured ADHD diagnostic assessments, using validated tools, structured clinical interviews, and formal reporting. Where appropriate, these assessments can provide a formal diagnosis that may support access to adjustments, further treatment, or onward medical referral.
I am not a clinical psychologist and do not prescribe medication. I work under the professional title of psychologist (not a protected title in the UK) and always practice responsibly within the scope of my training.
My work combines psychological expertise with coaching. Coaching people is my passion, and I approach all work with a trauma-informed, ethical, and person-centred perspective.