- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and trauma
- Parenting and career
About Karen
Karen Barnitt is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma, and also supports those questioning their life purpose and coping with major change.
Karen uses a client-centred way of working that focuses on what each person brings to sessions. Meetings prioritise listening and helping people put words to difficult feelings. This often leads to practical steps such as building coping strategies or trying a different way of talking about a problem.
She also draws on narrative therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves. Reframing these stories can shift the way someone sees their options in work, relationships and parenting. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to affect daily life, with attention to how those experiences show up now.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Karen aims to help people identify small, doable changes alongside deeper emotional work. People commonly bring issues such as relationship strain, career uncertainty, parenting stress, postpartum mood, or struggles with substance use.
Her background includes continuing professional development alongside accredited membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shown as BACP. Prospective clients are invited to check current session options and proceed when they feel ready.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs space to talk through uncertainty, stress or questions about life purpose by keeping the conversation centred on their experiences and goals.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people use to describe themselves and their choices. Rewriting those stories can open up different options for careers, relationships or parenting, making it easier to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events affect current feelings and behaviour. It concentrates on recognising patterns that come from earlier harm and on developing practical strategies to manage triggers and build steadier routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as sessions progress. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Check the session formats before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Confirm available formats and scheduling when you sign up.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and related issues such as relationship strain, parenting and career questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centred and narrative techniques to help name feelings and consider alternative stories about work and purpose. This often includes practical coping strategies alongside reflective discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with people on trauma, addiction and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.