Karen Robson , BACP

Karen Robson qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2010 and is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which denotes professional membership and recognised standards of practice. With 13 years of experience, she has worked across a wide range of settings and with people of different ages, from children as young as five through to adults.

Karen works in an integrated, client-led way, combining techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centred approaches and mindfulness-based methods to fit each person’s needs. She has supported clients facing anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, trauma and PTSD, grief and bereavement, ADHD and neurodiversity, relationship and family difficulties, eating and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, anger, parenting challenges and first responder concerns, among other presenting problems.

Practitioner creativity informs her work when appropriate, and she uses practical skills and tools designed to increase self-awareness, identify triggers and build healthier patterns. She aims to help clients set realistic goals and make gradual changes that support wellbeing and resilience. Karen offers an open-minded, non-judgmental stance and supports people to understand their experiences, accept difficult feelings and move forward in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Karen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to offer practical and compassionate online support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and addictive patterns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises understanding the person from their own perspective - offering empathy, acceptance and collaboration to help people explore feelings and make their own changes. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions, which can help with stress, mood regulation and coping with intrusive thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Karen works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the work feels relevant and manageable. This flexible, client-led process helps find the best fit for each individual.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers practical benefits - greater flexibility in scheduling, access from different locations, and the ability to continue consistent work despite life changes. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver structured sessions, exercises and check-ins that support progress between appointments.