Training, qualifications & experience

  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited)
  • Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Adolescents
  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Diploma in Sandplay Therapy
  • I have extensive experience working with young people and adults both in private practice and employed as a counsellor in a local secondary school
  • I am committed to on-going self-enquiry, personal development and training

"I have a great deal of respect for Karen's work as a counsellor and as a person. She is not only very skilled, highly trained and knowledgeable but even more importantly, she cares sincerely for her clients' well-being. She strives to combine the highest standards in her work with naturally deep levels of compassion and empathy. Her clients' progress and the quality of the experience they have with her as their counsellor really matters to her."

- A senior accredited counsellor and supervisor

"I didn't realise how much I'd held in until I sat down with you. Thank you Karen for giving me the space and time I needed."

- Female 44 years

"You have helped me turn my life around...I still have a lot more that I would like to achieve but know that I'm on the right path. Thank you for everything."

- Male 16 years

"For the first time I've felt safe enough to 'go there'. Your support has been invaluable."

- Female 65 years

"Thank you so much for the guidance and encouragement you gave me during my counselling sessions with you.  You were always friendly and welcoming which made the sessions with you feel relaxed and not at all daunting.  I have learnt a lot about myself over the past few months and you have provided me with invaluable skills and knowledge which I know will be of benefit to me both now and in the future. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to others."  

- Female 57

"In simple words, I am happy with the woman I have become.  This journey with you has been a huge factor in that and I am forever thankful to you Karen."  

- Female 28

"I had never considered counselling but following a quite intense bout of anxiety and self-doubt, I decided to take the leap. Karen helped me to elucidate patterns of negative thinking and offered practical strategies to loosen the grip of my anxiety. With her support, I have been able to look back over my experiences in a different light and as a result, I now feel inspired, grounded and capable.  Karen is affable, patient and extremely compassionate which really helped me feel at ease; for the first time I was able to ‘find my voice’.  I can’t thank you enough and am extremely grateful for the incredibly insightful experience!"    

- Female 26

"Coming to see you has enabled me to move beyond the pent-up feelings I held regarding the loss of my father and previous work situation.  It helped immensely to talk to someone outside of my social circle who was able to ‘hear me’." 

- Male 40


I am committed to continued professional development and regularly exceed the annual BACP requirement in this area.

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