Karen King , BACP

Karen King is a United Kingdom based therapist with 11 years of professional experience. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes recognition within the UK counselling profession. Karen works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Her practice is rooted in the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to navigate difficult times. She focuses on helping clients identify and build on those strengths while offering guidance and support through change. Karen recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and aims to create a compassionate, respectful space where clients can explore goals and make progress toward a more fulfilling life.

Whether someone is coping with a single issue or multiple concerns, Karen applies practical approaches to help clients move forward at a pace that suits them. She emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person’s needs, and tailoring her work to support lasting coping strategies and improved well-being.

How Karen's Therapeutic Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person with empathy and respect. In this approach Karen prioritizes the client’s perspective, helping them explore choices and build confidence to make changes that feel right for them. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people find internal motivation for change; it can be useful for issues like low motivation, addictions, or ambivalence about next steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves targeted techniques to support recovery from traumatic experiences and related symptoms, helping clients process difficult events at a pace they can manage.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or another convenient location, support continuity of care when schedules change, and allow clients to use the format that feels most comfortable for them.