- Person-centred approach
- Practical goal focus
- Warm and non-judgemental
About Karen
Karen Young, NCPS, is a person-centred counsellor with 12 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and parenting pressures. Her manner is warm, open and non-judgemental, and she focuses on helping people feel heard as they take the first step towards change.
Her approach begins by listening closely to what matters to each person. She stays alongside clients as they talk through who they are and where they want to go. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and build clearer ways to manage everyday worries and difficult decisions.
Karen uses elements from client-centred work together with psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques. That combination lets her attend to feelings from the past, while also finding practical steps to try now. Sessions can involve reflecting on patterns, setting small goals, and noticing what works.
She supports people dealing with family problems, separation and commitment issues, money and financial issues, hoarding, workplace stress and midlife transitions. Karen also works with panic, social anxiety, seasonal low mood and challenges around self-esteem.
Conversations are straightforward and paced to the individual. The emphasis is on clarity and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want a calm, empathetic listener who also offers realistic next steps may find this approach helpful.
How her approaches translate to online working
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and can explore difficult feelings, which helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that repeat over time. It invites reflection on how past experiences shape current reactions, which can be useful for recurring relationship problems and emotional patterns.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and small goals that make a difference now. It is useful when a person wants quick, concrete changes or clearer next actions for problems like workplace stress or coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is often part of the early work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test what feels most helpful, switching emphasis between listening, reflection and practical tasks as needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt conversations to suit goals, whether that means deeper reflection or brief practical planning.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting strains. She also works with relationship issues, anger, self-esteem and life changes including midlife crises.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centred and warm, with an emphasis on listening without judgement. She combines that with practical, solution-focused steps to make change manageable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people at different life stages. That background informs a calm and steady approach to common difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.