Karen Bland

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationships and family
• Internal Family Systems

About Karen

Karen Bland works with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She uses a client-focused way of working and draws on solution-focused techniques and Internal Family Systems to help people make changes. Karen is registered with NCPS and has nine years of professional experience.

She listens to what matters most to a person and concentrates on practical steps that can reduce distress. Sessions usually look at patterns in relationships, unhelpful thinking, and responses that keep problems going. Karen also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, and communication problems in straightforward conversations.

For people dealing with control issues, separation or divorce, domestic violence, or feelings of emptiness, she helps identify manageable next steps. She works with feelings of guilt, shame and isolation, and with questions about life purpose and midlife change. Discussions can include ways to repair or reassess family ties and to set boundaries where needed.

Karen uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person’s perspective. She applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals. Internal Family Systems is used to notice different parts of a person’s inner experience and how they affect choices.

Her approach is practical and conversational. People are invited to be active in planning sessions and deciding which techniques feel useful. To begin, clients select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Karen uses her approaches in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective, listening closely and making space for what matters most. It is useful when someone needs to be heard and to explore their feelings without pressure.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want to try changes quickly and measure progress in everyday life.

Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner experience and how those parts influence behaviour and emotions. It can help with relationship patterns, self-esteem, and managing strong reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as sessions progress.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with the counsellor at the first appointment about how sessions will be arranged and what will suit your routine.

Topics Karen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Karen

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She helps people address stress and anxiety using practical steps and solution-focused techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to guide sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

Is she registered and where does she practise?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

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