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Karen Robson, BACP

Karen Robson is a counsellor with 13 years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and related problems.

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About Karen

Karen Robson is a counsellor with 13 years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and related problems. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Karen aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is happening and begin to make small changes.

She takes a client-led, practical approach. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and triggers. Karen uses straightforward tools to help people set realistic goals and manage difficult moments more effectively.

Background and approach

Her background includes work across varied settings with a wide range of difficulties. That experience has included helping people with grief, family and relationship strain, neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and addiction. She draws on this experience to shape sessions around each person's needs.

Therapy can include creative elements when these suit the client. Karen combines conversation with exercises and strategies from different approaches to support coping, build self-awareness and reduce unhelpful patterns. She aims to empower people to make practical changes that fit their life.

People can expect a straightforward, compassionate style. Karen describes her way of working as open-minded and accepting. Together with the person she will explore what matters most and agree steps to work towards better day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399742	May 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

Everything Karen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Karen names

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How her approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance to help people explore feelings and find their own solutions, which is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and structured tasks to help reduce unhelpful thinking and improve day-to-day coping, often useful for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging give brief check-ins, follow-ups or a way to work without scheduling a longer call. These options provide flexibility and help people access consistent support from wherever they are able to join.

Frequently asked

What difficulties does Karen help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma among other concerns. Additional focuses include grief, relationship strain, ADHD and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is client-led and down-to-earth. Sessions blend conversation with practical tools and occasional creative exercises when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Karen brings 13 years of experience working in a range of settings with many presenting issues. That background informs how she tailors sessions.

What qualifications or professional registration does she hold?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials, and lists Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training in her background.

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

Sessions are offered to international clients. Conversations are conducted in English.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Tap the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's available times.