Karen Robson, BACP

Karen Robson is a counsellor with 13 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and major life changes. She works with individuals dealing with depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief and trauma. Karen offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what feels hard right now.

She trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2010 and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Karen uses a blend of approaches and adapts the work to each person's needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions can include practical exercises, gentle reflection and goal setting to build coping skills.

Her style is client-led and collaborative. She helps people spot thoughts and patterns that cause distress and then tries out new ways to respond. Mindfulness and brief solution-focused techniques are used alongside motivational interviewing when people are working on change, such as addiction or lifestyle shifts.

Karen brings creativity into sessions when it suits the person she is supporting. She aims to increase self-awareness, identify triggers, and set realistic steps toward change. The focus is on small, manageable goals that fit everyday life.

People choose Karen when they want straightforward practical help and a compassionate listener. She will work with you to agree aims and review progress as you go.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and reflection. In online sessions this looks like a therapist who follows what matters most to the person, asks open questions and mirrors back what they hear to help people clarify their feelings and aims.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people see links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT often includes short exercises, thought records and practical homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving for issues such as anxiety, depression and stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can be tried during a session and carried into everyday routines to help with overwhelm and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend a blend of methods. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to maintain continuity of care when appointments can be joined from different locations, though the exact formats should be checked beforehand.