- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Karen
Karen Bannerman is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related difficulties such as grief and coping with life changes. Karen also supports people facing issues with self-esteem, addictions, parenting, and ADHD.
Her style is straightforward and person-centred. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. She listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps people notice patterns that keep those problems going.
Karen uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships affect present reactions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build calm, and psychodynamic perspectives can help uncover repeated life patterns.
She offers a respectful, no-judgement approach and will suggest other agencies if a different kind of help looks more suitable. Practical matters such as session length and cost are handled clearly so people know what to expect.
People who find social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people hard will find a counsellor who focuses on everyday steps and steady progress. Karen invites a direct conversation about what someone needs and how to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Karen blends Attachment-Based ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in an accessible way. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and helps people name and change those patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours to reduce anxious responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Karen aims to make practical arrangements that suit a person’s schedule and day-to-day life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and practical, focusing on current difficulties and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.