Karena Orton-Brown

Hello, I’m Karena. I offer counselling to adults, children & young people who are living with grief, loss, or pre-bereavement, both in a hospice and in private practice.

Grief isn’t only about death, it can follow any major life change, like divorce, children leaving home, health changes or the loss of a career. When life shifts so profoundly, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, lost or unsure of who you are now. These feelings are valid and deserve to be met with empathy and care.

Counselling offers a safe, steady space where you can simply be yourself, where feelings can be expressed without judgment or pressure.

Together, we’ll explore your experience, make sense of what’s unfolding, and gently find ways to live alongside your loss while staying connected to what matters most.

Its not about moving on, but moving through. Finding meaning, honouring what has been lost, and learning how to live alongside your grief in a way that feels true to you.

Karena

Sessions are charged at £50 per session.

I know life can sometimes be overwhelming, and seeking support takes courage. I will treat every enquiry with kindness and understanding to make the process a little easier.

The first session offers you the opportunity to explore your current circumstances and the issues you’re facing in a calm, confidential space. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other a little and see if we’re a good fit to work together.

You can talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you hope to get out of it — and you’re welcome to ask me any questions you might have.

Some people come in knowing exactly what they want to talk about, and others aren’t quite sure yet — both are completely okay. This session helps me understand what support you might need and how we might begin working toward the changes you’d like to see, whether that’s in your relationship, your emotional wellbeing, or other areas of life.

There’s no pressure or expectation — just an open, supportive space to start the conversation.