- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Karen
Karen Crooks is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, and coping with life changes.
She works from the view that the person knows their own story and brings strengths to work with. Karen uses that as a starting point in sessions. She aims to help people notice what is already working and build on it, rather than imposing fixed answers.
Her approach draws on mindfulness practices to help calm the body and focus attention. She also uses solution-focused work to define small, achievable steps forward. When trauma is involved she uses trauma-focused methods alongside motivational interviewing to support change and commitment.
Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect to talk through recent events, patterns that keep repeating, and small experiments to try between meetings. The emphasis is on clear, short-term goals when those suit, and on wider exploration when more time is needed.
Karen accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and to book a first session using the online booking flow. Her fees vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people slow down their breathing, notice bodily tension and learn simple attention exercises. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and for managing strong emotions in the moment. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, concrete steps and on what would look different when things improve. It is helpful when someone wants quick, practical changes and measurable progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karen treats this as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which methods fit their immediate needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can combine approaches so that practical steps sit alongside attention to past hurts when that makes sense.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow a client to work from a quieter place or to use audio-only if that is preferable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to keep therapy practical and to fit it into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on noticing strengths and testing small changes. She balances short-term goals with deeper exploration when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live abroad or prefer another language?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.