Karen Clarke

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Client-Centred therapy

About Karen

Karen Clarke works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and low self-esteem, and supports people facing grief and major life changes. She uses a client-centred way of working and has eight years' experience. Karen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

She focuses on clear, straightforward conversations. Sessions are designed so people can talk through what matters to them, and work out practical steps to manage emotions and day-to-day problems. Karen aims to be respectful and sensitive in sessions.

In practice she listens first and follows the person rather than imposing a fixed programme. That means most meetings start by clarifying the main concerns and what a person hopes will change. From there she helps set short-term goals and small tasks to try between sessions.

She has worked across a range of common difficulties including coping with rejection, problems with money, feeling isolated, and struggles with life purpose. Communication problems and control issues are also areas she addresses in one-to-one work.

People can expect conversations about feelings, behaviour and practical options for coping. Karen also supports work on forgiveness, self-love and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Her style is patient and pragmatic, focusing on things people can try and reflect on outside sessions.

How her client-centred approach works for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their concerns at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing the conversation and helps the person find their own solutions; this is useful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship worries and feeling overwhelmed.

The same way of working suits online meetings because the focus remains on what the person wants to discuss. The counsellor will help decide whether the Client-Centred approach or a slightly different emphasis is best, based on the person's goals and what they prefer to try. That decision is made together during early sessions and can be reviewed as work progresses.

Practical benefits of online counselling include being able to fit sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly appointments around work or childcare. The precise session formats offered should be confirmed before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats, and those options will be explained when arranging the first appointment.

Topics Karen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Karen

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas she works on and she helps people develop coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of common difficulties.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.