Karen Mayberry , BACP

Karen Mayberry is a counsellor who focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. She also supports people facing relationship strain and major life changes. Karen works with adults who want a calm, practical space to talk and make sense of difficult feelings.

Karen uses an integrative approach that adapts to each person. That means she draws on different counselling ideas and techniques rather than following one fixed method. Sessions aim to be collaborative - she helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and make choices that feel right for them.

She aims to create a non-judgemental environment where people can talk about painful experiences. Karen pays particular attention to trauma and to how difficult events can affect the body and the nervous system. She helps people understand reactions like dissociation, panic or emotional numbing and find ways to regulate those responses.

Her practice includes work around abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control difficulties, codependency and commitment concerns. She also supports people affected by divorce, domestic abuse, substance problems, eating issues and the emotional impact of cancer.

Karen is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. She has four years of professional experience and keeps up with additional training to broaden her skills.

Approaches that suit online therapy and trauma work

Karen describes her practice as integrative, so she blends evidence-based techniques to match each person's needs. One commonly used approach focuses on trauma awareness and somatic understanding - this looks at how stressful events affect the body and nervous system and uses grounding and body-based strategies to reduce overwhelming sensations. Another approach emphasises emotional regulation and coping skills - it teaches practical tools to manage anxiety, panic and low mood and helps people build steady routines that support mental health.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Karen works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques feel most helpful. Together they review progress and adjust methods based on the client's goals, comfort and pace.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messages to make counselling flexible. Video sessions let people read facial expressions and share in-depth material. Phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text options allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.