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Karen King, BACP

Karen King is a counsellor with 11 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.

About Karen

Karen King is a counsellor with 11 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Karen takes a respectful, person-centred stance and treats each person as the expert in their own life.

She believes small steps add up. Sessions focus on what matters now and on rebuilding confidence and motivation. Karen listens without judgement and helps people name practical changes they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Her approach mixes client-centred work with trauma-focused methods and motivational interviewing. That combination supports people processing difficult experiences while also finding ways to move forward. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want concrete goals and short-term changes.

Karen has experience supporting a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also works with people facing chronic pain or illness, OCD and panic, and those recovering from sexual assault and abuse. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Karen uses her years of practice to combine listening with practical next steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	111538	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Karen names

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How Karen’s approaches work online

Karen blends trauma-focused therapy with client-centred and motivational approaches to help people recover and move forward. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process difficult past events and reduce their impact on day-to-day life by working through thoughts and memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and prioritises listening, empathy and collaboration. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck by helping them clarify their goals and find internal drive to change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify priorities, try different techniques, and adapt the plan as needs and goals change. That means methods can shift from exploration to practical goal-setting as progress happens.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for these approaches. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and fuller interaction, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health demands.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Karen help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression. Additional areas include addictions, relationship and intimacy matters, parenting strain, chronic pain, OCD and panic issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-centred, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She blends trauma-focused work with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to suit each person.

What is her professional background?

She has worked in counselling and related roles for 11 years, developing experience across trauma, mood difficulties and motivation. That experience shapes how she supports people through change.

What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP credentials and practices from the United Kingdom. The BACP reference is as supplied in her profile.

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

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. People based in the United Kingdom can use the online formats described.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can be held by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or camera-free conversations.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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