Karen Young

Karen Young is a person centred counsellor with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting strain. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, offering a steady presence while someone talks through tough moments.

She helps people untangle relationship and family problems, including commitment issues, divorce and separation, and infidelity. She also supports those dealing with midlife questions, workplace pressures, money worries and issues linked to women’s lives. Practical problems such as hoarding, panic attacks and seasonal affective disorder are also within her focus.

Karen’s style is conversational and centred on the person in front of her. She listens first and follows the concerns the client brings. She aims to make space for reflection so people can notice patterns and decide what matters to them.

She draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experience shapes current reactions. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, achievable steps forward. Together these approaches help people cope with life changes and rebuild confidence.

Karen holds NCPS as her stated credential and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions are carried out in English, and she is open to working with international clients. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.

How Karen’s approaches translate to online work

Karen uses client-centred counselling to create a listening space where the person sets the focus and pace; this helps when someone needs emotional support for anxiety, grief or self-esteem issues. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice how earlier patterns influence current reactions, which can be useful for relationship concerns and recurring emotions. Solution-focused therapy helps identify small, practical steps and quick goals to move forward when dealing with stress, workplace problems or parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods might fit best. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as things change.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to maintain continuity of care for those living abroad, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt the chosen approach to the online setting and to each person's practical needs.