Karen Hough

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Karen

Karen Hough works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and has four years of professional experience. Karen is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Karen keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She helps people talk through difficult feelings and the situations that cause them. Sessions are meant to help people notice patterns, try out small changes and review what helps in daily life.

Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, and with a wide range of related concerns. These include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment and personality difficulties, and challenges linked to chronic illness or caring responsibilities. She also works with body image problems and issues around commitment and codependency.

In practical terms Karen aims for clear goals with each person. She encourages small, manageable steps between sessions and checks progress together. The approach suits people who want structured support and straightforward discussion about their options.

Karen practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. Her BACP registration is noted as a professional affiliation. If you want to begin, use the site controls to get matched and to schedule an initial session.

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear steps people can try between sessions. One common approach involves identifying patterns of thought and behaviour, then testing small changes in daily life to reduce stress and anxiety. This helps with worries, low mood and relationship difficulties. Another helpful technique works on understanding past experiences and attachment patterns, showing how these affect current relationships and helping people practise different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and work collaboratively to decide what fits your needs, goals and preferences. You can expect to review how an approach is working and change it if needed.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around work, study or caring duties, and reducing travel time. Remote contacts can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, or to schedule appointments at times that suit day-to-day life. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and technical setup.

Topics Karen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Karen

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of work and are part of her clinical focus.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, structured sessions to help people address practical problems and emotional patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, depression and trauma.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and she works with people who are located outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she provide?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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