Caroline Tresman , NCPS

Caroline Tresman is an MSc-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with the NCPS credential. She has worked therapeutically since 2015, using Emotionally Focused techniques such as EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping - and Matrix Reimprinting both in person and online. Caroline qualified as a counsellor in 2020 at Keele University and is continuing professional study into the relationship between nutrition and mental health.

Her approach is person-centred and integrative, tailoring gentle, practical tools to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. She commonly employs EFT to access and shift emotional responses and Matrix Reimprinting to help people reframe and feel differently about past memories. When helpful, she draws on elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Transactional Analysis to address thinking patterns and relational dynamics. Over her career she has supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes.

Caroline has experience working with clients who have autistic traits or a diagnosis on the autism spectrum, as well as those who have experienced self-harm, panic attacks, social anxiety, suicidal feelings, and complex childhood trauma. She draws on her own experience of seeking help to offer empathic, empowering support, and communicates a warm, nonjudgmental stance toward people seeking assistance.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapy and Emotional Work

Caroline commonly uses Emotional Freedom Technique - EFT - which involves gentle tapping on key points while focusing on distressing thoughts or sensations. This method is designed to reduce emotional intensity and help clients gain calm more quickly, and it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and traumatic memories.

She also uses Matrix Reimprinting, a technique that works with early memories to change how those moments are experienced in the present. By revisiting and gently reframing past events, clients can alter unhelpful beliefs and habitual emotional responses.

When helpful, elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy are integrated to address unhelpful thinking patterns and practical coping strategies. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Caroline works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The emphasis is on shared decision making and adjusting methods as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those living in different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access skilled therapists without geographical constraints.