Karen Kendall, NCPS
Karen Kendall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- +3 more
About Karen
Karen Kendall is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers calm, practical support to people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood changes, addictions and concentration difficulties. Karen speaks in plain terms and aims to make the first steps into therapy easier and less daunting.
She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and draws on those strengths during sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes rather than complex jargon. Karen listens for what matters most and helps people find realistic ways to cope day to day. Sessions can address related issues such as attachment concerns, caregiver strain, communication problems and feelings of guilt or shame.
She also helps people who feel isolated or struggle with social anxiety and phobia. Discussions may include exploring life purpose, self-love and areas where forgiveness could help healing. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person.
Karen helps clients break larger problems into practical steps and supports them as they try new strategies between sessions. She encourages reflective work that fits into busy schedules. People looking for straightforward, empathetic counselling around mood and everyday functioning may find her style useful.
Karen asks simple questions and offers steady support while clients work toward clearer thinking and better routines.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS21-02490 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Another approach centres on managing anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding and gradual exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce avoidance and build confidence in everyday social or work settings.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to identify pressing goals and test which techniques fit best. That collaborative process means plans change as needs and preferences become clearer over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and do deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a tight break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coaching or ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity and adapt therapy to a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Karen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar symptoms, depression and concentration or focus difficulties such as ADHD. She can also address related topics like isolation, guilt and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and plain spoken. She focuses on practical steps, goal-setting and using a client’s existing strengths to manage problems.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location details apply?
She holds NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Karen offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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