A first step towards change
I'm Karen, a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist holding a postgraduate diploma accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Together, we will find what works best for you with empathy, understanding and an individual approach tailored to your personal needs. Find out more about me and my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Recognition. Understanding. Acceptance. Change.
My therapy
framework is an
integrated
relational approach
Everyone is unique, with their own experiences, challenges, and opportunities.
As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I will support you sensitively at your own pace. I believe that the relationship in therapy is the key to success.
My philosophy
Individuality
I open-heartedly welcome people of all identities, gender orientations, sexualities, spiritualities, and cultural experiences, with the recognition that no matter how competent I might be, I always learn from those with whom I work. I respect and value the uniqueness of each person and therefore adapt my therapy to your individual needs using an intersectional and anti-oppressive stance.
Responsibility
I take my professional and ethical responsibilities as a counsellor and psychotherapist seriously and am committed to providing you with the support and guidance you would expect, backed up by research and continuous personal and professional development. I work within the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BAPC). My work is supervised in an anonymised manner by a suitably experienced and qualified professional.
Appreciation
I value each person as an individual and recognise your strengths and weaknesses, and my own, to offer you a supportive, honest and respectful therapy experience in a non-judgemental, safe and comfortable environment. Accompanied by a professionally boundaried way of working.
I practice by using the BAPC ethical framework
Competence
With my experience and my in-depth training in counselling and psychotherapy, I am competent and qualified to offer you the support and guidance you need.
Structure
We collaboratively structure our therapy by using clarity and transparency to ensure that we can achieve your therapy goals together in session and measure your progress.
Transparency
I am transparent in my work and communicate openly and honestly with you about your progress, challenges and goals to ensure that you are always informed and involved.
Let's work together on a future that feels right for you.
If you are ready to take the first step in a new direction, get in touch.
I will support you in gaining more clarity about yourself, understanding your feelings and needs better and developing new paths for your life situation.
