Karen McGovern-Dacunha

I work home based or online in a relaxed comfortable space. Some day time availability and limited evenings, please enquire to find out more. 

Hi, looking through listings of possible counsellors can be challenging. So I will make it simple. My training and experience is with Adults, young people, children and couples. I have experience working with different variations of Trauma. Sexual violence, domestic violence, grief and loss. But I also work along side acute and generalised anxiety, gender affirming concerns (working with a client during that journey of discovery). Bipolar, ADHD and Autism to name a few. I work with the here and now, but also explore past experiences. Give me a call for a free consultation, and to ask any questions.

For children and young people, challenges can show up in many ways — through behaviour, withdrawal, worries or difficulties at school. I adapt my approach to suit each person’s age, needs and personality. With my couples work, I offer a space to process, discuss and understand each other’s perspective. With aim to resolve and grow together.

I offer a welcoming, light space for people to explore why we do the things we do. If this sounds like the correct match for you, give me a call so we can discuss any further questions you may have.

Private garden room, safe held space. 

Using the first session to ask any questions, some contracting and just getting to know you. 

I currently have availability to take on new clients. 

I am a level 6 integrative adult therapist, and a level 5 children and young person’s therapist. 

I have gained experience working both male and female survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. As well as clients with general anxiety, neurodivergence clients to name a few. 

I work, face to face, online or over the telephone. 

I am a compassionate and experienced therapist working with adults, young people and children. I provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted without judgement. Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties or significant life changes. I have experience supporting men, women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, and I understand the deep and lasting impact these experiences can leave

I also work with trauma, generalised and acute mental health difficulties, anxiety, grief, suicidal thoughts, and those seeking gender-affirming support. For children and young people, challenges can show up in many ways — through behaviour, withdrawal, worries or difficulties at school. I adapt my approach to suit each person’s age, needs and personality.

Although I am already qualified in adult and child therapist. I am expanding my services by training in Marriage and couples counselling. Message me for a chat, a find out about heavily discounted rates. My experience within neurodiversity, both male and female domestic and sexual violence to name a few. Bipolar, Tourette syndrome, SADS, and many more.

For our first session, we would look at contracting and expectations. And starting to establish an understanding of your journey so far.