Karen Robson, BACP

Karen Robson helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and other life changes. She also supports people dealing with eating difficulties, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns and parenting strains. Karen uses straightforward language and a calm approach to make conversations easier to follow.

She trained in cognitive behavioural approaches and has worked in a range of settings for thirteen years. Karen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She blends different methods to match what each person needs rather than following one fixed model.

Sessions are client led and practical. Karen encourages people to notice thoughts, feelings and triggers, then set small realistic goals. She will use techniques from mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work when they suit the person in front of her.

Her background includes work with clients experiencing addiction, bereavement, trauma, neurodiversity and work-related stress. She draws on that variety to offer flexible ways of working and sometimes uses creative tasks when they help progress.

Karen aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can make sense of their difficulties. The focus is on increasing self-awareness, building coping skills and taking practical steps towards change. She invites people to work together to find approaches that fit their life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It helps people feel heard and clarify what matters to them, which suits issues such as low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small goals to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits, and it can be adapted to work well in online sessions.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and help choose or adapt approaches together in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexible options to fit different lives. Video calls allow visual connection and a fuller conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging gives an option for shorter exchanges or ongoing written reflection. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping a consistent course of treatment.