Welcome, I'm Karen. Life can be unpredictable and some experiences can cause reactions we don't fully understand. Counselling can help gain relief and clarity, helping you to find a healthier way forward. Facing your concerns or fears can feel empowering, helping you to feel more in control. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming safe environment where together we can explore any worries, problems or issues that are causing you any distress, sadness or anxiety.
About me and my practice
With counselling you will gain an understanding of why you are feeling the way you are, working together on an equal level we can find a healthier way forward. I understand that revealing your thoughts and feelings to a stranger is not always easy, I have utilised therapy myself in previous years for things such as post-natal depression, work-related anxiety and empty nest syndrome and I found the experiences positive and immensely invaluable. As a trained counsellor I am able to provide to you a confidential, non-judgemental and empathic environment where trust can be built, allowing exploration to flow naturally when the time is right for you. I will support you and encourage you throughout.
I have over 30 years experience in both educational settings and the NHS working with varying age groups and mental health issues such as bi-polar, autism and ADHD. I am a member of BACP ( British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I have extensive experience working in the education sector as a school counsellor for young people aged from 11years as well as working with several UK based universities and colleges.
My private practice offers a beautiful restful and relaxing therapy room although I also offer online and telephone sessions as well as highly therapeutic eco-friendly walk and talk sessions (weather permitting).
Over the last few years I have expanded my knowledge and experience in working with various different organisations such as Social Services, Victim Support, Action for Children and the Fire service for example. Continuing professional development is my priority to ensure I deliver the best services I can to all my clients. We will work together to form a therapeutic relationship in complete confidence without any judgement. I will really listen to you and help you manage the future.
I offer adult or young people short or long term therapy to suit your needs.
Experience
I have a thriving private practice where I offer face to face appointments in my beautiful relaxing therapy room or if the weather is good we can take a highly therapeutic walk in nature, I am lucky enough to live on the Norfolk Broads and right by the most easterly point in the UK so we have fabulous beach walks as well as woods and parks. If you cannot meet me in person then we can work collaboratively online or on the phone both have the same efficacy as a f2f session.
I have several years experience as a high school & college counsellor, I am currently working nationwide with several universities and provide counselling services to organisations such as victim support, social services, fire service and local charities.
I have extra training in CBT, neurodiversity, trauma and promote EDI within my practice.
Qualifications
BA(Hons)Person-centred Counselling (Level 6)
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
Diploma in CBT
Certificate in Couples therapy
Certificate in Neurodivergence Training
Certificate in Trauma & Dissociation
I am also a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner.
Additional Information
I am always looking to continue my professional development to be able to offer my clients the best treatments available. I am currently undertaking training to become a supervisor.
Professional Membership
Registered MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Sunday, 17 March 2024
Initial Consultation
In our initial consultation we explore your concerns, we will
discuss your challenges and goals and discover how therapy can help you get to a better, stronger place in your life.
It's your chance to be as open and honest you can be to make sure you get the most out of therapy and feel confident moving forward.
Investing in your well-being starts here.
Fees
All sessions are £50 for 50 minutes for individuals, face to face, online, phone or walks in nature
CYP 11-15 I can offer 30 minutes for £30
Couples £65
When I Work
Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm
