- CBT informed
- Mindfulness skills
- Goal focused work
About Karen
Karen Robson is a BACP counsellor with 13 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and anger.
Karen uses an integrated, client-led approach. She draws on cognitive behavioural ideas alongside client-centred listening and practical problem solving. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and triggers and then setting small, realistic goals to reduce distress.
Her experience spans different settings and a variety of presenting issues. She has worked with people facing loss, neurodiversity, work-related strain, substance problems and trauma, among other difficulties. This background informs a flexible way of working rather than a single method.
Karen can bring creativity into sessions when it will help someone engage. That might mean simple exercises, focused conversation or practical tasks to try between meetings. The emphasis is on what helps the individual make steady changes in everyday life.
She aims to help people become more self-aware and to recognise patterns that fuel anger, low mood or anxiety. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to coping strategies and clearer communication. Prospective clients are asked to use the site's matching process to arrange an initial appointment and discuss how sessions will be structured.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can make sense of their feelings. It helps people who want a calm, steady space to talk and build self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses step-by-step exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and anger-related thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress in the moment.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to fit the person’s goals. Decision making is collaborative, and plans can change as needs become clearer.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around work and family life and reducing travel time. If you want to book, confirm which session formats are available before scheduling, since the biography does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions to focus on skill practice, behavioural tasks or conversational problem solving to suit everyday routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which difficulties does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, anger and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrated and client-led, combining listening with practical techniques and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working across different settings and presenting issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.