Karen Robson

Karen Robson is a counsellor with 13 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship strain. She is a BACP member and works in a warm, non-judgemental way. Karen focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more able to cope.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures and anger. She also supports those dealing with bipolar symptoms, family problems, first responder stresses and issues linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Her approach is client-centred and flexible. Karen blends elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to suit each person. Sessions aim to build self-awareness, identify triggers and set realistic goals for change.

She often uses creative techniques when they feel helpful and appropriate. The emphasis is on simple, practical strategies people can use between sessions to manage emotions and reduce unhelpful patterns. Karen encourages people to explore attachment and abandonment concerns when these affect current relationships.

Karen has worked across varied settings and with many age groups throughout her career. She describes her role as collaborative - she listens, offers tools and helps people shape a plan that fits their life. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How Karen uses evidence-based approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client's pace. The therapist offers empathy and reflective listening so people can explore feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen uses a collaborative process to decide which methods to try first. She will check in about goals and preferences and adapt techniques as things progress so the plan fits the client's needs.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when people need a quick review, or quieter conversations when longer in-person appointments are harder to arrange. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these benefits while helping clients apply CBT and client-centred skills in day-to-day life.