- Years in practice
- 12
- Registration
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Karen
Karen Young is a person-centred counsellor with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low, and those coping with parenting pressures, relationship strain, grief or big life changes. Her manner is warm and non-judgemental, and she aims to create a calm space where people can be heard.
She works in plain, direct conversation rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps that feel achievable.
Background and approach
Karen listens closely to what a person says and gently encourages reflection on choices and values. Her approach draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect the present. She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, helpful changes that build momentum.
This mix supports both deeper understanding and quick practical adjustments. Karen’s practice covers a wide range of concerns beyond day-to-day stress. She offers support for panic and social anxiety, workplace difficulties, issues around money and commitment, separation and divorce, hoarding, and women’s life transitions.
Parents can explore the strain of raising children and find strategies that fit their family life. Sessions are delivered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. She is registered with NCPS, and she encourages anyone who is unsure to take a first step and see how talking things through can bring relief.
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Karen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Karen lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers empathy, acceptance and a steady presence while people explore what matters to them. This approach helps with low mood, parenting stress and relationship worries by creating a space to be heard.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns that come from earlier life experiences and influence current behaviour. Talking about these patterns can help people understand why they react in certain ways and make different choices going forward. It is useful for issues that return over time, such as repeat relationship problems or midlife reassessments.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and on building solutions already present in a person’s life. Sessions are goal-orientated and often lead to quick, manageable steps for everyday challenges like panic or workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then shape a plan with the client. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, parenting and travel while still getting regular support.
Questions people ask about Karen
What issues does Karen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting pressures, relationship concerns, grief, anger and low self-esteem, among other matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open and empathic, focusing on listening and helping clients find practical steps that fit their life. Conversations are straightforward and non-judgemental.
What experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults at different stages of life and with a wide range of personal and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are recorded?
She is registered with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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