- Person-centred approach
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Solution-focused goals
About Karen
Karen Young is an NCPS counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, parenting concerns, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes and issues such as workplace strain and midlife transitions.
Her approach begins with listening. She uses a person-centred stance to help people speak about what is troubling them. Sessions focus on helping someone notice patterns, name feelings and decide what they want to change. Karen aims to make it easier to take that first step towards making practical adjustments.
Alongside a client-centred style she draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and try small experiments between sessions. The mix of approaches is used to match a person's immediate needs and longer-term reflections.
Karen describes her role as staying alongside people while they work out who they are and where they are going. Conversations are straightforward and centred on what matters day to day. She encourages people to try manageable steps that can reduce tension and improve relationships.
Practical issues such as parenting pressures, money worries, hoarding behaviours and separation are included in her work. Sessions are carried out in English, and she accepts international clients. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so billing is organised through that system.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits them
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel heard and decide what matters to them in day-to-day life. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier life experiences influence current feelings and reactions. It can help when patterns repeat across relationships and time. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, practical steps and short-term goals to reduce stress and test new behaviours.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to find which combination of these ideas best fits the client's needs, aims and preferences. That discussion usually happens in early sessions and can be adjusted as goals change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person's schedule or phone-based contact when less bandwidth is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to help people keep therapy consistent around work, parenting and other commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship difficulties and parenting strain. Anger is addressed as one of several related concerns such as resentment and frustration.
How would she work with my temper?
Her style begins with listening and helping a person notice patterns. She combines person-centred listening with solution-focused steps to try in daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
Karen has 12 years of experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are delivered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.