- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Karen
Karen Robson is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety and a wide range of related concerns including addiction, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Karen speaks English and accepts clients from outside the UK.
She trained in cognitive behavioural approaches in 2010 and uses those skills alongside client-centred, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are guided by what the person needs and she adapts methods to fit each situation. Karen often uses creative tools when they seem likely to help.
In practice she helps people look at thoughts, feelings and triggers. She supports setting small, practical goals to manage stress and anxiety, and to address substance use, grief or changes in relationships. Work can include building clearer communication and managing strong emotions like anger.
Karen has worked in a variety of settings and with many different presenting problems. Her background includes supporting people with neurodiversity, trauma and bereavement as well as first responder issues. She has experience with both short-term focused work and longer conversations depending on what someone needs.
Sessions are client-led and collaborative. Karen aims to help people understand patterns that cause difficulty and try out new responses. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the online therapy options.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The counsellor offers non-directive support so the person can explore what matters most and decide which goals to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses to difficult moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will discuss options and try different methods based on the client's goals, preferences and what helps in early sessions. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the supported session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose audio-only if video feels difficult, or schedule sessions around work and family commitments. Registered and accredited professionals generally discuss practical arrangements at the first contact so sessions fit everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and related issues such as addiction, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-led and practical, using cognitive behavioural, client-centred and mindfulness techniques as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience and has practised across a range of settings since qualifying in 2010.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check practical arrangements when you book.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and 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 schedule a first session.