Karen Ball, BACP

Karen Ball draws on 13 years of professional practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and life transitions. She holds BACP accreditation, and works in a straightforward, client-focused way. Karen aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels hard and consider the next steps.

Her background includes training in integral counselling and study at Anglia Ruskin University where she completed a BSc (Hons) in counselling. Karen uses elements from several approaches rather than only one model. That allows her to match the work to each person’s situation and needs.

In sessions she combines client-centred listening with practical thinking about thoughts and behaviours. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques are used alongside mindfulness exercises when helpful. Motivational interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck.

Karen also works with issues around loss and bereavement, intimacy and relationships, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, career questions and neurodiversity topics such as autism and ADHD. She supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and addiction concerns.

Her style is warm, direct and collaborative. She helps people identify choices, develop coping skills and set manageable goals. Sessions aim to be clear and practical, while also giving space to reflect on feelings.

Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Karen combines client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address emotional and practical problems. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people feel heard so they can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is something she works out together with each person. Conversations early on are used to identify goals, preferences and what feels most useful. From there she adapts the mix of listening, practical exercises and motivational dialogue to suit individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see each other and work in a way similar to face-to-face meetings. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, more frequent exchanges and can fit around busy days. These options help therapy slot into work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.