- 25 years experience
- BACP member
- Focus on relationships
About Karen
Karen Bannerman is a counsellor with 25 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and family conflict. Karen aims to make the first steps feel straightforward and manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Her approach is warm and person-focused. She creates space for people to speak honestly about difficult feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations are used to clarify what matters to the client and to set small, realistic steps forward.
Karen draws on a mix of approaches to match the needs of each person. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Client-Centred and Psychodynamic ideas are also part of her practice when exploring meaning and personal history.
Over a long career she has helped with a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress and body image problems.
If a matter falls outside her scope she will suggest other agencies or organisations. To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability.
How her therapies translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape present relationships and patterns. Online conversations can help identify those patterns and practise new ways of relating to partners or family members. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress and works well through structured online sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will discuss options and adapt methods based on what the person needs and prefers. She uses a collaborative way of deciding whether attachment ideas, CBT or client-centred conversations fit best for each individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It also lets people continue therapy across life changes while keeping the focus on practical steps and clearer thinking.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karen commonly work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Other areas include grief, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-focused and non-judgemental, emphasising open conversation. She helps people name feelings and try small practical steps forward.
How long has she been practising?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.