Karen Robson , BACP

Karen Robson is a counsellor with 13 years' experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns and parenting stresses. Karen works with LGBT clients and people facing major life changes and bereavement.

She trained in cognitive behavioural approaches and is a BACP member. Karen blends several methods and follows the lead of each person in the room. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings and triggers in everyday life and setting small, practical goals to make things feel more manageable.

Her style is direct but warm. She offers a non-judgemental space where people can be honest about setbacks and confusion. Creativity is used when it will help someone engage and reflect, and simple techniques are taught to manage moments of overwhelm.

Karen has worked in many settings with a wide range of issues, including addictions, family problems, trauma and first responder concerns. Over 13 years she has developed a flexible, problem-solving approach that combines practical tools with listening and validation.

People using Karen's sessions can expect collaborative goal-setting, straightforward strategies from cognitive approaches, and mindfulness practices to steady mood and focus. The aim is to build awareness and practical skills so daily life feels easier to navigate.

How Karen’s approaches fit online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to talk and to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Mindfulness Therapy shows simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and increase calm in daily life.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That conversation often starts in the first few sessions and continues as progress is made.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well if someone prefers not to use video or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, reflection between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while keeping the focus on useful, skills-based work.