Counsellor profile
Kari Walters, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and chronic illness
- Self esteem and anxiety
About Kari
Counsellor Kari Walters is a BACP member with five years' experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, career issues and depression.
Kari has worked in charity and private settings, including roles with Mind, Cruse Bereavement Care and Burning Nights CRPS. That background means she has supported people through grief, chronic illness, trauma and low self-worth.
Her main clinical approach is client-centred therapy. In sessions she focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's pace. Conversations aim to make difficult feelings easier to name and to help people spot practical steps they can try between sessions.
She also pays attention to practical life pressures such as caregiving, blended family tensions, aging issues and the effects of chronic pain or illness. Other areas she works with include codependency, control issues, isolation and problems linked to family of origin.
Kari writes plainly and keeps sessions straightforward. She encourages people to bring what matters to them and to set the agenda for each meeting. If you want to discuss how she might help, check the online counselling options and complete the short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.
Client-centred approaches and online counselling
Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the client's lead. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of strong feelings or regain confidence in their choices.Her background supporting people with grief, chronic pain and anxiety means she often uses straightforward listening and pacing. That can be useful for people managing life changes, caregiving demands or long-term health issues. The emphasis is on understanding what matters to the individual and adjusting the pace to their needs.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. She will discuss goals, preferences and how you like to work, and then adjust the way sessions run. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to attend from different locations. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and for people to join without being on camera if they prefer.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem difficulties, career worries, coping with life changes and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiving, blended family issues and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is based on client-centred therapy, where the person sets the pace and topics. She listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in both charity and private practice settings. Her background includes work with Mind, Cruse Bereavement Care and Burning Nights CRPS.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.