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Conrad Cave

Therapist · United Kingdom

Straightforward support for stress and codependency

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Conrad Cave
Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom · 385755
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-focused listening
  • Practical techniques
  • Ten years experience

About Conrad

Conrad Cave is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and codependency concerns. He works with individuals dealing with trauma, grief, anger and low self-esteem. Conrad also supports people managing parenting strains, relationship problems and ADHD-related challenges. He practices in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Conrad draws on ten years of experience and a BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In sessions he uses plain language and a steady pace so people can speak without feeling rushed. He focuses on what matters to the person in front of him and adapts his methods to their needs.

His approach mixes client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing to help with changes around substance use and behaviour, and trauma-focused methods when past harm is being processed. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-minded while still allowing room for emotion.

Conrad describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify small steps they can try between sessions. Progress is tracked in ways that suit the individual, with attention to mood, coping and everyday routines.

People who choose him often want clear tools alongside a supportive ear. His style is direct but warm, and he encourages practical change while recognising how difficult that can feel.

Approaches for online support and practical change

Conrad draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to guide online work. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, creating space to speak and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural experiments to ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice their reactions and manage stress in the moment. These methods can be helpful for difficulties such as addiction cravings, trauma-related flashbacks, codependency and everyday anxiety. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and Conrad will work together with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming formats lets you plan how sessions will fit into your routine, such as arranging quieter time, planning shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding video if bandwidth is limited. Many people find online sessions make it easier to keep therapy alongside family and work commitments, while still getting practical tools and conversational support from a registered professional.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Conrad works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, LGBT issues, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem and ADHD. He also focuses on codependency and related issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines client-centred listening with practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Sessions are conversational and aim to balance emotional support with actionable steps.

What is his background and experience?

Conrad has ten years of experience working with a broad range of difficulties, including addiction, trauma and family-related stress. He uses that experience to help people set realistic goals and try manageable changes.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Confirm practical arrangements and scheduling when you begin the matching process.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before you book so you know which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service details for current pricing information.

How do I start therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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