Karen Robson

• Anxiety and depression
• Addictions and recovery
• CBT and mindfulness

About Karen

Karen Robson works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy difficulties, eating concerns, parenting strains, anger and bipolar disorder. She uses an integrated, client-led way of working and adapts methods to each person's needs. Karen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 13 years' experience.

Karen qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2010 and has practised across a range of settings. She has worked with people presenting with anxiety, loss and bereavement, addiction, depression, neurodiversity, trauma and stress-related problems. Her caseload has included people of different ages and backgrounds and a variety of life situations.

Her sessions draw on a mix of practical techniques and conversational exploration. She aims to help people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings and triggers and to set achievable goals that lead to manageable change. Karen can introduce creative tools in sessions when she judges they will help.

The approach is client-led, with choices about methods made together. That can mean elements of cognitive behavioural work, solution-focused planning, motivational interviewing or mindfulness practice, depending on what a person needs. She emphasises practical steps alongside reflection.

People who come to Karen often want help with handling difficult emotions, improving relationships, coping with major life changes, or reducing reliance on substances or behaviours. She supports people to understand setbacks and work towards clearer ways of managing day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches used in remote work

Karen commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in her practice. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour and testing small changes to reduce distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions and respond differently to them.

She also draws on client-centred principles that prioritise the person’s perspective and on solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work in sessions, and she works collaboratively with each person to decide what helps most given their aims and preferences.

The biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online or remote sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use these practical benefits to help people maintain regular contact while they work on specific goals.

Topics Karen lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• ADHD
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Karen

Does she help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She works with anxiety and stress using practical techniques and conversation to reduce symptoms and identify triggers.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works in an integrated, client-led way and uses approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused methods.

How long has she been practising?

She has 13 years of experience and qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2010.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she use?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

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