A therapist who understands what lies beneath

I'm Karen, a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR Europe Consultant and Clinical Supervisor. I have worked with adults - individuals and couples - since beginning practice in 1999.

I specialise in trauma and relationship therapy. Many of the difficulties people bring to me - anxiety, anger, feeling stuck, or patterns in relationships that keep going in circles - often have roots that were never fully processed.

These can include adverse life experiences, past relationships that created trust issues, or a general sense that the world isn't fully safe.

I use attachment theory as a framework to understand how your early experiences shaped the way you relate to yourself and others today. The therapy aims to create a corrective experience - building healthier connections and new patterns that counter the negative beliefs left by the past.

Whilst the approach and methods are important, one of the most powerful factors in change is the connection we share.

Just as in life, one size does not fit all in therapy. The best predictor of positive change comes from a strong, collaborative relationship and an approach that feels right for you, providing a safe, facilitative space where you can explore what's really going on - without judgement, and at your pace.