Karen Miller

I currently offer sessions all day on a Monday and a Tuesday. I also carry out sessions during late afternoons and evenings on a Wednesday and Thursday.

The sessions are ideally held face to face and are located in a therapy room within my garden. I also counsel on line and on the telephone. The most appropriate forum to match your needs can be discussed during the initial consultation phase which is usually a 30 minute discussion on the phone.

Parking is free.

The office is easily accessible, safe, well lit and comfortable.

‘We know from experience and the growing body of supportive literature (Cochran & Cochran, 2015) that the therapeutic relationship a counsellor forms with each client can be the most powerful tool for helping clients change’

I run a private practice in Hadleigh, Essex, UK.

I strive for a practice that welcomes and affirms all people, regardless of ethnicity, age, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion.

I have many years of experience working across a range of services in both the UK and USA. I have worked in the Criminal justice system, in the NHS/ Mental Health Psychiatric Units and in the Education system (UK only), where I currently support young people at risk of permanent exclusion. 

I am also employed as a Designated Safeguard Lead in a local mainstream school and hold an enhanced criminal record check provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for adults and children. 

I also work with private insurance companies.

Throughout my career, I have supported individuals experiencing a wide variety of emotional challenges, including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and life transitions

These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of the difficulties people face. I recognise the immense courage they often show to reach out for support and this is where I come in.

I am an integrative trained counsellor which means I draw upon different modalities and theories to ensure my client is offered therapy that is tailored to their own individual needs. I use various forms of Therapy: CBT, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred and Solution Focused Therapy.

I hold therapeutic sessions in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. Together, we explore the impact of experiences, reconnect with your inner resources, and help you move forward with clarity, self-understanding, and courage. Whether you are experiencing a specific difficulty or simply feel that something in your life is ‘not quite right’, I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you.

I have a particular interest in supporting young people as they navigate the complexities of home and school life, particularly with challenges posed by neurodiversity such as ADHD and Autism (ASD) aswell as additional interest in complex trauma therapy of which I have further qualifications.

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy and work with adults, teenagers and children. Sessions provide an opportunity to explore difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels manageable for you. Together, we can develop a greater understanding of what may be causing distress, helping you to make sense of your experiences and create lasting change.

I fully acknowledge that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. There are many of us to choose from and I always recommend speaking to 2/3 therapists for an initial consultation prior to making your decision. The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most important aspects of therapy, and I believe that meaningful change develops through a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship.

I wish you well in your search for support, whether that is with me or another therapist.

In the first instance, I offer a free 20 minute phone call. This allows me to get an idea of how you may respond to a short trial of therapy, and for us to agree if we would like to further work together.

Thereafter my sessions run for 50 minutes which is the norm.

I find weekly sessions create momentum which supports the therapeutic process. Some clients move to fortnightly sessions once the work is established. I also have many clients who 'dip in' monthly for their therapeutic session to sustain their well being and balance thoughts.