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Karen Young

Therapist · United Kingdom

Karen Young, NCPS

Compassionate person-centred counselling

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  • Warm and non-judgemental
  • Practical problem solving
  • Listens and supports

About Karen

Karen Young is a person-centred counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low, and those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges or major life changes. Her manner is described as open, warm and non-judgemental, and she focuses on listening and supporting people as they explore difficult feelings.

Many people find that starting therapy feels daunting. Karen stays alongside clients as they work out who they are and where they want to go. She aims to create a steady space for people to talk through grief, anger, low self-esteem and worries about the future.

Her work draws on client-centred ways of relating, alongside psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused tools. That means sessions can include listening deeply, looking at patterns from the past, and practical steps to help with immediate problems. Conversations tend to be straightforward and grounded in the present moment.

Karen has supported people with a wide range of issues, including panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace problems, midlife questions and difficulties around separation or infidelity. She also addresses money worries, hoarding concerns and seasonal affective disorder where these come up.

She holds the NCPS credential, which is shown as NCPS. Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be seen. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsHoardingInfidelityMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy centres the conversation on the person's experience, with the counsellor offering empathy and acceptance to help people talk through feelings like anxiety, low mood or parenting stress. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that might have formed over time and how past experiences show up in current relationships and behaviour. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that can help with immediate problems such as panic attacks, workplace issues or coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That means trying different ways of working and adjusting the focus as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular contact. If you prefer shorter check-ins or need a quieter setup that doesn't require being on camera for the whole time, those preferences can shape how sessions are arranged. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to make therapy more manageable alongside everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centred and empathic, with space for psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps to tackle immediate issues.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working as a counsellor in a range of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists NCPS as her credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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