A safe, supportive space to heal, grow and reconnect with yourself

Welcome, I’m Karen

I am an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor and Somatic Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Potton, near Sandy in Bedfordshire, offering individual counselling for anxiety, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences, both in person and online.

You may be feeling anxious, emotionally overwhelmed, or constantly on edge, even if you cannot fully explain why. Perhaps you find yourself overthinking conversations, doubting yourself, struggling in relationships, or feeling emotionally exhausted from trying to hold everything together.

You may notice patterns such as people-pleasing, shutting down emotionally, difficulty trusting others, or feeling disconnected from yourself in ways that are hard to put into words.

For many people, these responses develop through earlier experiences where they learned to adapt, stay emotionally guarded, or put others’ needs before their own in order to feel safe, accepted, or loved. Over time, this can affect self-esteem, relationships, anxiety levels, and sense of self.

If this resonates with you, you are not alone.

I offer a calm, steady, and supportive space where you do not need to have the right words or everything figured out before starting therapy. We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you, exploring whatever feels most important without pressure or judgement.

Together, we can begin to understand how your past experiences may still be shaping the way you feel, respond, and relate today. As this understanding deepens, many people begin to feel more emotionally grounded, more connected to themselves, and better able to navigate difficult thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

Choosing a counsellor is a deeply personal decision. You may already know you are struggling, or you may simply feel that something in your life does not feel quite right. Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to face it alone.

If you feel ready, you are very welcome to get in touch and we can explore how I might support you.

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You May Be Experiencing:

Feeling anxious, on edge, or unable to fully relax
Overthinking or finding it hard to switch your mind off
Struggling with self-doubt or feeling “not good enough”
Finding relationships difficult or repeating the same patterns
Feeling unsure of yourself or lacking confidence
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
People-pleasing or finding it hard to set boundaries
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or at times shut down or numb
A sense of feeling disconnected from yourself
Carrying the effects of difficult or painful childhood experiences
Grief, loss, or feeling emotionally stuck

I offer a calm, supportive space where we can gently explore whatever you’re experiencing, at a pace that feels right for you.

About me

I am a BACP Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred).

I hold a CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Somatic Trauma Therapy and am committed to ongoing professional and personal development through regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training and clinical supervision.

My Approach

I am trained as an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a range of approaches to support you as an individual, rather than working in a one-size-fits-all way.

My work is trauma-informed and combines person-centred, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches.

At the heart of my practice is a person-centred approach, meaning our sessions are led by you. You are the expert on your own life and experiences, and therapy offers a space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement.

I also work psychodynamically, which means we may explore how earlier relationships and experiences may still be influencing how you feel and relate today. This is not about analysis or blame, but about helping patterns begin to make sense in a way that feels meaningful and relieving.

Alongside talking therapy, my somatic training helps clients understand how anxiety, stress, and trauma can affect the nervous system and body as well as the mind. You may notice feeling constantly alert, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected from yourself without fully understanding why.

Together, we build awareness of these responses so your nervous system can begin to feel safer and more regulated over time.

As this happens, many people begin to feel calmer, more grounded, more connected to themselves, and better able to understand their emotional experiences — often describing a sense of “coming home” to themselves again.

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Fees

Face-to-face, online video, or telephone counselling:

£50 per 50-minute session

Sessions are usually held weekly or fortnightly at the same time and day where possible.

Payment is required 24 hours in advance by bank transfer.

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Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to managing things on your own or are unsure where to begin.

You do not need to have everything figured out before making contact.

Simply recognising that something does not feel quite right is enough.

You are very welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial session where we can talk about what has been happening for you and whether working together feels right for you.

There is no pressure to continue — just a space to begin.

I offer in-person counselling in Potton, near Sandy, and surrounding areas of Bedfordshire, as well as online sessions across the UK.

You can contact me by phone, email, or by completing the form below, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.