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Karen King

BACP · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor who values your strengths

Experience
11 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Karen

Karen King is a counsellor with 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which appears after her name as BACP. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.

Her approach starts from the belief that each person knows their story best. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

That makes the room a place for practical steps and honest conversations rather than labels and lectures. Karen uses a range of conversational methods to suit different needs. She draws on client-centred ideas to follow the person’s lead.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and motivational interviewing to help people find their reasons to change. People come to her for many concerns, including depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and career worries.

Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, chronic illness and pain, domestic violence, OCD and panic, and sexual assault and abuse. Sessions can be structured or open depending on what someone wants. Karen aims for clear, manageable steps between sessions and practical coping strategies for everyday life.

She supports people who want to rebuild confidence, manage difficult feelings, and make steady changes.

What Karen works with

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How Karen works

Client-Centred Therapy

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Motivational Interviewing

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Solution-Focused Therapy

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Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Sessions & fees

Approaches and online therapy that focus on progress

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work and uses active listening to follow what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to find their own solutions rather than being told what to do.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical steps. It suits people who want shorter-term work that targets clear changes in daily routines and coping skills.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own motivation to change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making adjustments in areas like addiction, procrastination or health habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods best match a person's needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt the plan as things evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different lives and schedules. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quicker check-ins, and messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or mobility needs while keeping the focus on making steady progress.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Karen work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She uses client-centred listening, solution-focused goal setting and motivational interviewing to help clients identify small steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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