Counsellor profile
Karen King, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Karen
Counsellor and BACP member, Karen King has 11 years of professional experience working with people across a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. She offers support for depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career worries.
Karen works from a person-centred stance that treats the client as the expert on their life. She listens for strengths and practical steps clients can take. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing now, and on small, achievable changes that can ease day-to-day strain.
Her background includes work with trauma, post-traumatic stress and sexual assault and abuse, as well as self-harm, panic and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Karen also supports people managing chronic pain, illness and disability, and those coping with divorce, domestic violence or strong feelings of guilt and shame.
She uses solution-focused techniques to identify immediate goals and practical options. Motivational interviewing features when people want help finding the drive to change. Trauma-focused work provides a way to address distress linked to difficult events.
Sessions are conducted in English. Karen works within the United Kingdom and follows professional practice aligned with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. If someone wants to start, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the See online counselling options button.
How Karen uses counselling approaches in online work
Karen often draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. This approach helps people make sense of their feelings and decide what they want to change.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify small, practical steps and clear, short-term goals. That approach suits people who want to tackle a specific problem or get quick strategies to reduce stress. Motivational interviewing appears when someone is unsure about change; it helps them weigh options and find personal reasons to move forward.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Karen will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. The choice of method can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief review is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and pacing for remote sessions so the work remains practical and focused.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a client-centred approach, alongside solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing, and can include trauma-focused methods when relevant.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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