Karen King

Karen King is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and motivation. Karen believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, practical stance to each session.

Her work often involves looking at immediate problems and small changes that make life easier. She uses short goal-focused steps alongside deeper conversations about trauma and loss when needed. This means balancing practical tools with time to talk through painful experiences.

Karen listens without rushing and helps people find what works for them. She encourages clearer thinking, small achievable goals and gentle self-compassion. Sessions are direct but warm, aimed at helping someone feel steadier and more able to cope.

Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods, plus trauma-focused techniques when past harm needs attention. These methods are used to address a wide range of concerns including addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and anger.

People often come to her when life changes feel overwhelming or when painful memories keep returning. She supports practical problem-solving and helps clients build on strengths so they can move forward at their own pace.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they feel understood and can find their own solutions; this helps with low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring what matters most to someone and building internal motivation to change, which is useful for addictions, career shifts and making difficult choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Karen will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit the issue and the person. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed in ongoing sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make regular appointments easier to fit around work, childcare and travel, and they can reduce the time spent commuting. Some formats can make check-ins shorter or avoid the need to be on camera, which helps people keep therapy consistent during busy periods. Registered or accredited professionals can support the same kinds of progress as face-to-face work when methods and goals are adapted for remote delivery.