- Client-centred work
- Narrative approaches
- Trauma-focused methods
About Karen
Karen Barnitt is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 13 years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain and trauma, and addresses issues such as addiction, parenting stress, self-esteem and guilt and shame. She offers a client-centred way of working that focuses on what matters to each person.
Karen aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to the concerns a person brings and helps them talk through feelings and options. Sessions often include looking at life patterns, grounding after difficult events, and building day-to-day coping strategies.
Her background includes long-term practice and continuing professional development. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which she keeps current through ongoing learning.
Karen uses client-centred methods alongside narrative ideas and trauma-focused work. That means she pays attention to someone’s present experience, the stories they tell about themselves, and the impact of past hurt. The emphasis is on practical steps a person can take between sessions.
People contact her for many reasons: relationship problems, struggles with addiction, parenting pressures, career crossroads, or a persistent sense of guilt or shame. She helps people sort through those feelings and consider new ways to respond going forward.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. The counsellor reflects back what is said and helps the client notice choices and next steps. This approach is useful when someone needs space to speak and to be heard about difficult feelings like guilt.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories someone tells about themselves and their life. Sessions help separate the person from a problem and make room for alternative ways of seeing events and choices. This can be useful for shifting harsh self-judgements and for reworking narratives around shame.
Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect current feelings and reactions. Work may include grounding, managing overwhelming memories, and developing coping strategies for intense moments. It is used where past hurt continues to shape everyday life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The counsellor and client will discuss needs, goals and preferences and agree what to try. Adjustments can be made as sessions proceed so the work fits what helps most.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit counselling into a busy week, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer sessions that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or shorter time slots depending on what someone needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting issues, and also addresses guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses client-centred listening alongside narrative and trauma-focused ideas to help someone talk about shame, look at the stories they tell themselves, and identify practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience in counselling and continues professional development to update her practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.