Karen Dodd, BACP

Karen Dodd is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps people facing relationship strain, grief and major life changes.

Her background includes time in a large corporate setting and volunteer work with a cancer charity. That mix means she knows about work-related stress, redundancy and the emotional impact of serious illness on loved ones. She has also supported people who identify as neurodivergent and those experiencing the menopause.

Karen uses practical, conversational methods in sessions. She works to build confidence and motivation after job loss or other life shifts. Sessions aim to be respectful and down-to-earth, with a plan shaped around each person’s needs.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural techniques, plus emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based strategies. In practice this means talking through patterns, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and practising new ways of relating and coping.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are paid through a cancellable subscription. To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and books according to the therapist’s schedule.

How her approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape present patterns. It helps when people repeat the same relationship worries or struggle with trust and closeness. Client-centred therapy prioritises the person’s experience and uses empathetic listening to help someone feel heard and understood. It is useful for building self-worth and clarity about life direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss different options with each person and agree a plan together based on goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, so adjustments can be made if something does not feel helpful.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexible support. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer not to use audio. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still allowing meaningful progress.