Karen King, BACP
Karen King is a counsellor with BACP registration and 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom.
About Karen
Karen King is a counsellor with BACP registration and 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She centres her work around what each person brings to the room and helps them build on their own strengths. Karen aims to make the first steps feel manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.
She commonly helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and grief. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, achievable changes that add up over time. Karen uses client-centred listening to understand a person's experience and to guide gentle reflection. She draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to sustain momentum.
Solution-focused techniques are also part of her practice, so sessions often include clear, short-term goals and simple strategies to try between meetings. When trauma is present she works with trauma-focused ideas to keep pace with what the person can manage. People describe the process as collaborative.
Karen encourages realistic steps, practical coping skills, and regular review of what is working. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and help people reclaim more control over day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 111538 | June 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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Karen lists
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Online support
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find personal reasons to change and build confidence to take the next steps. It suits people who feel stuck or unsure about making changes and who want a clear plan to move forward.
Karen treats the selection of methods as a joint process. She will check in about goals and preferences and suggest approaches that match what a person hopes to achieve. Together they adapt the work as progress is made and as needs shift.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let clients hold a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when someone needs lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit short updates, reflective notes between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Karen commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, addiction-related issues, self-esteem and relationship concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, with practical goal-setting and motivational techniques to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with people facing a broad range of mental health and life challenges.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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