Karen Mills

Karen Mills is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk things through. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and the effects of trauma and abuse. Karen aims to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings and to find practical ways to cope.

With five years of professional experience and BACP accreditation, she blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Karen uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and client-centred principles in session. She draws on trauma-focused and solution-focused techniques when these fit the issue at hand.

Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and behaviour, and on building skills that help day-to-day life. Karen encourages honest conversation about difficult topics such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, codependency and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with divorce, isolation, guilt, shame and anger.

Her way of working is collaborative and straightforward. Karen listens first, then suggests practical activities and coping strategies. Over time she helps clients spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding to them.

If you want to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. You will then be able to schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, accepting conversation where the person leads the pace and content. It helps anyone who needs space to be heard and to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and behaviour experiments to change thought and behaviour patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of past trauma while building coping skills for present day difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process can mean trying different techniques and adjusting them as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reduced travel time, which can make regular meetings simpler to keep. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when they are pressed for time, while others choose longer sessions for deeper reflection. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered by the therapist so you know what will work best for your routine and needs.