Karen Young

I work with many problems that have an emotional or psychological origin including depression, bereavement, anxiety, work related issues, relationship difficulties or concerns about drugs, weight or alcohol etc. with adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. I am a highly qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience having been in practice for 20 years. I completed a rigorous clinical training at the Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy & Counselling, which is a highly regarded BACP accredited training in North London. I have also achieved an MA in Psychoanalytic Studies with distinction from the Tavistock Clinic, which is world renowned for being at the forefront of exploring mental health and well-being. As well as working in private practice I have worked in the NHS for many years, initially in primary care at GP practices, providing both short and long-term counselling. I then worked for 8 years at Northwick Park Hospital, Mental Health Unit, within the psychotherapy service specialising in providing psychotherapy to those with more complex and enduring issues. I have also worked in organisational settings such a national autistic charity where I was a Consultant Counsellor and am currently working as a Specialist Psychotherapist at the Clinic for Dissociative Studies.

I am a recognised therapist with BUPA, AXA PPP, Aviva & Vitality Healthcare Insurance Company providers.