Counsellor profile
Karen Bannerman, BACP
Counsellor for relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioural
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Counsellor Karen Bannerman is a member of BACP with 25 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and a wide range of related concerns. Karen aims to offer a clear, respectful setting where people can talk through difficult feelings and practical problems.
She uses familiar talking therapies to help people who want a straightforward way of managing emotions and improving daily life. Sessions focus on what matters now and on patterns that repeat in relationships. Karen draws on approaches that look at attachment, thoughts and behaviour, and the person’s longer history to make sense of current difficulties.
Her background includes long-term work in community and counselling settings across the UK. That experience shaped a practical style that combines listening with techniques to reduce anxiety and reframe unhelpful thinking. She also uses mindfulness ideas to help with grounding and stress management.
People sometimes come for help with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, or identity issues such as LGBT concerns. Karen can also support those dealing with chronic illness, body image or career stress. If a client would benefit from a specialist service, she will signpost to relevant agencies or organisations.
Sessions are arranged through the site process and start with an initial booking step. Clients should confirm current session options before they book, as formats can vary. Conversations are held in English and Karen does not accept international clients at present.
How her approaches fit with online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps when issues repeat in close relationships or when someone struggles with trust and closeness. Client-centred therapy focuses on careful listening and the client’s own goals; it is useful for people who want a straightforward, conversational form of support. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behaviour with practical exercises and short-term tasks, often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karen will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may adapt as needs change over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so clients should confirm what is offered before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel and allowing appointments during work breaks or from another location. It can also make it easier to use brief check-ins, telephone calls or video meetings where appropriate, depending on the options Karen currently provides. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use these formats to help people balance therapy with everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues as listed in her profile, plus related concerns such as grief, addictions and parenting strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends client-centred listening with attachment-informed and cognitive behavioural techniques, and uses mindfulness for grounding and stress management.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at present.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, as described in her profile.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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