Karen Taylor

I am an experienced Counsellor working with Young People aged 12-25 years, parents of teens, families and adults to 85 years and beyond.

I am here to support you through your life transitions and any issues that may be causing you difficulties such as anxiety and depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, trauma, Neurodiversity challenges, parenting, plus many more.

I can provide 1:1 sessions, parenting sessions and family sessions

Testimonials:

From Young People...

'Thank you for being a great therapist the past six months! You have been an amazing listener and have helped me have a different perspective of situations in my life! You have helped me significantly and have been so kind and caring.' J - 14years old

'As I write this I am just realising how much you've helped me through. How much you've empowered me to help myself. I remember going into our first appointment terrified of anything therapy related. I remember struggling to do the things I loved. While it obviously wasn't instant, I left every succeeding appointment changed and slowly but surely I recovered.' B - aged 17 years old

'Thank you for all your support this year. I am lucky to have such a nurturing, genuine and kind person like you to guide me through life's challenges. Thank you for always cheering me on and for challenging me to grow.' T - 23 years old

From Parents...

'Thank you for helping #### so much. You are definitely leaving him in better shape that you found him. I will always be grateful that he crossed paths with you.'

'I will be forever grateful for the help and support you have given me these last few months. I thank you so very much for helping us all. The time spent with you and the things I have learnt have been so beneficial - I feel buoyed each time we meet and I will miss this time with you. Thank you so much for all you have done for me and my family.'

I am warm and caring, non-judgemental and very Youth friendly. My passion is Counselling young people aged 12 - 25 and within that, their families to support you all in supporting each other.

In our sessions my aim is to make you feel comfortable and in control of what you want from our work together. I am here to support you to identify your life and therapy goals and overcome obstacles to reaching them.

My approach is 'Integrative' meaning that I can adopt many therapeutic approaches and tailor them to a therapy that works for you. My approaches include 'Person Centred' Therapy - understanding that you are the expert on your life and have the answers you need and require support to discover them.

'Narrative Therapy'- the telling of your story and the authoring of an alternative/future one.

 'Art and Sand Play' therapy techniques to allow you to understand your emotions and communicate them. 

CBT and ACT to help you adopt positive and productive thought processes.

DBT to help you in your relationships, Grief and Trauma therapy approaches, Family Therapy and Parent Coaching.

I offer short term and long term therapy that works for you

In our first session I will take the time to really understand what is happening for you, what you would like to happen going forward and how I can help you work towards that. 

You are very welcome to come alone or with a friend or parent or family members.

Our first session is also an opportunity for you to assess me as your choice of Counsellor.