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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Karen
Counsellor, BACP, 13 years' experience. Karen Robson helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people facing trauma, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues and people in the LGBT community. Sessions draw on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and client-centred work.
Karen uses a straightforward, client-led style. She listens for what matters most and uses techniques that match the person’s needs. That can mean practical thinking exercises, short goal-focused plans or mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
Her background covers a variety of settings and age ranges. She has worked with people presenting with neurodiversity such as Autism and Asperger Syndrome, first responder issues, and those coping with divorce, domestic violence, addiction and bereavement.
Sessions can include creativity when it helps the person engage. Karen also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to support behaviour change and clearer communication. She asks about triggers, thoughts and feelings so people can build useful coping steps.
She describes her work as open-minded and non-judgemental. The emphasis is on helping people understand their responses, set realistic goals and make changes that fit their everyday life. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches fit with online working
Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting on what matters to the person. In practice this means Karen will attend to the client’s concerns and adapt pacing and questions to their needs, which works well for issues like relationship strain and grief.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, depression and stress because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration. People often use it alongside thinking work to manage mood and impulsive habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Karen will work collaboratively to decide which methods match the client’s goals and preferences and will adjust plans as understanding grows.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of online work are easier fitting of sessions into daily routines, fewer travel requirements and the option to choose a shorter check-in when time is tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can suit quieter surroundings or a short workplace break. Registered or accredited professionals can help people transfer techniques learned online into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as trauma, grief and relationship issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Work is client led and integrative. Techniques include client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working across a range of settings with varied presenting issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.