Karen Young
Warm person centred counsellor
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About Karen
Karen Young is a person centred counsellor with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or overwhelmed by life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, anger, low self-esteem and workplace worries.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood. Karen stays alongside clients as they sort out what matters to them and where they want to go next.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens closely and follows the person's lead. That may mean talking through immediate problems, looking at patterns that repeat in relationships, or finding small practical steps to try between meetings. She balances empathy with a focus on what can change now.
Her background is rooted in client-centred practice, and she also draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to suit each person. Karen works at a pace that fits the individual and adjusts her methods to the concern at hand. Karen is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Sessions are carried out in English and she is willing to work with international clients. To begin, people follow the service sign-up and schedule a session when it suits them.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 12
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- KY00P02
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Karen's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Karen lists
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How Karen works online
She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time and how past relationships shape current behaviour. This can help when people want to understand why certain reactions keep happening. Solution-focused therapy is used to identify small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions to move things forward more quickly.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Karen will work with each person to agree what to focus on and how to measure progress. Goals and methods are reviewed as therapy continues to make sure sessions remain relevant to the person's needs.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. The main practical benefits of online work are convenience and fit: it can be easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It can also make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and to try tools in day-to-day life with the counsellor's support.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Karen help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting strains, and also helps with relationship and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and person centred, focusing on listening and following the client's priorities while offering practical suggestions when useful.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience as a counsellor and works from a person centred foundation alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas.
Where is she based and how is she credentialled?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as her listed credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does accept international clients; confirm any jurisdictional or scheduling details when booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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