- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Goal focused work
About Karen
Karen Robson is a BACP counsellor with 13 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief. Karen also works with concerns around intimacy, eating problems, bipolar disorder and coping with major life changes.
She combines practical tools with a person-led style. Sessions focus on helping people notice patterns, understand triggers and set manageable goals. Karen draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help with thinking and behaviour, and she uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support change.
Her background includes varied settings and a wide range of presenting issues. Karen has experience with neurodiversity, work-related stress, bereavement, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and first responder concerns. She adapts what she offers to the needs of the individual rather than following a single protocol.
In sessions she brings creativity when it will help, and she works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way. Conversations aim to increase self-awareness and practical coping skills. Goal-setting and small, achievable steps are used to build progress over time.
Karen accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. The usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Karen uses therapies online
Karen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness work focuses on noticing present moment experience and learning pacing and attention skills to reduce stress and rumination.She also uses Client-Centred principles so the work is guided by what the person wants to focus on. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods together until a workable fit is found.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the supplied biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts or travel, and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and help therapy slot into a busy week, while the collaborative approach lets the therapist adapt methods to what works for each person.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and related concerns.
How would she approach my worries about starting work or study?
She uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work to identify unhelpful patterns and set clear steps you can try.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years' experience across a range of settings and has worked with issues including neurodiversity, bereavement, domestic violence and addiction.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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