Karl Graham, BACP
Karl Graham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience.
About Karl
Karl Graham is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. He holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and low self-esteem. He offers a calm, patient presence and aims to make the first steps into therapy easier for anyone who is unsure what to expect.
Karl creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what’s going on in their life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and paced to each person’s needs. He listens for patterns and practical blocks, then works with each person to try new ways of coping. He uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
That can mean practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to reduce rumination, or short goal-focused conversations to build motivation. Karl explains any options and invites people to try what feels right. People contact him about many concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, sleep problems, career worries and compassion fatigue.
He also supports clients with addiction, attachment issues and eating or body image difficulties. Karl works online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and accepts international clients who prefer remote sessions. He encourages small steps and collaborative goal-setting so people can move forward at a comfortable pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399997 | March 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 Karl works with
Everything Karl lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Karl lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce rumination and increase calm. Short practices can be used between sessions to manage stress and improve focus.
Karl treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk through options and try methods that match a person's goals, preferences and pace. If something doesn’t fit, he adjusts the plan so therapy stays useful and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face discussion, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging is handy for brief updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit counselling around work, childcare and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Karl commonly help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as grief, sleep problems and relationship strain.
What is his style of therapy like?
Sessions are warm and conversational with a focus on listening first. He blends practical techniques with reflective conversation to match what each person needs.
How much experience does he have?
Karl has nine years of professional experience working in counselling and therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are used?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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