Carolyn Lee
About the Therapist
My name is Carolyn Lee, but I usually go by Caro. I'm based Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District. I grew up in the north-west of England, close to Lancaster and I've lived, studied and worked all over the world. My clients are located across the UK with some continuing to work from further afield.
Prior to training as a therapist, I worked in diversity and inclusion for many years. I currently combine being a therapist with executive coaching and culture-focused consultancy for large organisations across the UK and globally.
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Other
I qualified with an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, with Distinction, from Keele University in 2019.
I completed training as a clinical supervisor in September 2025 with Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy.
I am a Registered Member of BACP (Reg No 380915)
https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register?q=Carolyn%20Lee
Prior to undertaking training at Keele, I completed a Foundation Certificate in Counselling at BCPC in 2015 (person-centred training), and participated in introductory training in psychodynamic counselling at Wessex Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2012.
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My training is person-centred, so what I offer is traditional talking therapy, but I bring in other approaches as they fit the client and their needs. I qualified as a therapist in 2019 and currently work with clients from across the LGBTQ+ communities. My background, prior to training as a therapist, is over 20 years in diversity and inclusion.
I have worked with clients aged from 16 to over 80; male, female and non-binary; straight, gay, bi, asexual and poly; from many ethnicities, cultures and religions; and with a range of visible and invisible disabilities.
I usually work on weekly or fortnightly appointments, but am happy to consider other options. There is no time limit to how many sessions you can have, nor any sense that you are committing to months of therapy. We can start working together, and when you feel ready to stop, or to take a break for a while, that’s what we will do.
I work from my home, and am based in Penrith in Cumbria. I work primarily by video (using Zoom and GoogleMeet primarily), and I also see clients face to face and by phone. If you would like to work with me, we can usually meet or talk within a few days to answer any questions you might have. My working day starts at 8am, and my last appointment slot starts at 5.15pm.
- Couple therapy
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Narrative therapy
- Other
- Person-Centred
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Neurodivergent
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Trans
- One to one
- Two people
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
I charge £65 for a 50 minute session for an individual. Initial assessments are conducted by phone or zoom, last up to 30 minutes and are free of charge.
I also work with couples and charge £100 for a 60-75 minute session.
For supervision, my rates are £60/hour (usually on a fortnightly basis) or £90/90 minutes (usually on a monthly basis).
