"Karen was very understanding and compassionate in how she dealt with my issues that I went to see her for help with.
I had a few sessions, both in person and online over Zoom, every time I felt like my issues and I were the only important thing to her no matter how silly I may have felt explaining some of my problems.
Karen has helped me develop new behaviours in certain situations, I'm no longer an anxious person and I have self confidence where there was not much before. thank you so much Karen."
Rob G
"I was initially recommended to see Karen by friend and I went with an open mind about having some therapy sessions. I had thought about it for many years off and on but I still wasn’t sure whether it could help me.
Right from the first session, Karen put me at ease and I found myself talking openly for the first time about my worries. I hadn’t realised how much I had bottled up and tried to cope with and it was a huge relief to have a safe space to explore everything. After that first session I slept well for the first time in months, despite opening some tricky cans of worms! Karen has a talent for linking events in the past with actions you take today and the talking therapy really helped me to understand myself.
I had never had hypnotherapy and was a little anxious about how it would work and what was involved. I needn’t have worried as Karen put me at ease and trained me how to relax myself. It often felt like I had been asleep and I sometimes couldn’t remember everything that was said but my unconscious brain was taking it all in nonetheless. Karen designed a set of personal sessions which we undertook over a few months.
During this time Karen helped me to overcome my self – doubt, anxiety, guilt and grief by giving my brain a new set of beliefs to follow. After most sessions I slept soundly and woke feeling better about myself. I found I was able to cope with day to day stress and even some challenging personal issues more easily once these inner demons were put to rest. It’s given me the courage to make some changes at work and in my personal life that I don’t think would have happened without it. Many people have commented that I am more confident and self- assured now and I feel great.
I cannot thank Karen enough for the new skills she has given me. I really feel like a better version of myself now and I am so pleased I trusted her to help me. "
Karen F.
"Karen came highly recommended to me- high praise from each one of her clients that I knew. I approached Karen for support when I was at my lowest ebb- in emotional turmoil with no idea how to feel better.
Her attention to detail, nurturing and kind approach and tailored scripts meant I got everything she had to offer to suit my needs. She truly does go above and beyond. I never thought I would feel emotionally strong again but I do… that’s thanks to Karen.
I can face life feeling ok with any wobbles, tears and fears because I feel equipped to deal with it based on my sessions. I can’t recommend Karen enough!! "
Gemma C.
"I've been seeing Karen for a few months now to try and deal with anxiety and just feeling generally unhappy. I was skeptical about hypnotherapy at first but sought it out as an option as I couldn't figure out the root cause of my problems.
I can honestly say my sessions with Karen have helped me tremendously, and even my family can see the change. She provides a calm and welcoming environment, and I thoroughly look forward to our time. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone."
Clare
"Karen is such a lovely therapist to work with, I spend most of my week looking forward to our sessions together. She’s so cheerful in every session, it’s difficult not to feel much better after spending time with her.
I’ve found our sessions together so beneficial, she’s really helped me learn to prioritise my mental health through a range of mindfulness practices she calls my “superpowers.” I use the tools she gave me almost daily; in almost any situation the techniques that Karen taught me have helped me gain perspective, calm, and positivity in my daily life.
Every time we talk, she’s so happy it’s infectious, it feels like I talking to a friend more than just a therapist. I’d recommend her to anyone."
Anna H.
"I cannot thank you enough for your help and support through this difficult time in my life.
Your calm and understanding approach made it easy for me to talk about my problems and you have given me a number of techniques for dealing with the emotions I have been struggling to cope with for some years.
In particular, you have helped me to build my self-esteem and draw on my inner strength and emotional intelligence. I now recognise that whilst my circumstances may not change, the way I react and respond is within my control.
I promise to keep practicing what you have taught me and trust my inner strength and subconscious mind will help."
Anne O.
"Karen has been helping me with ill health and anxiety.
She has such a warm and gentle personality, that when we met I was immediately drawn to her, as to a safe refuge. There was an immediate rapport, the kindness and care with which she listened to me, making it such a comfort to unload my problems with a deep feeling of security.
Karen has been treating me at a bumpy time in my life. I have had to leave my teaching career after developing Ménière’s disease, which gives me severe vertigo attacks and frequent falls. I have a bereaved Mother to look after, and an adult son With CFS/ME, who requires full time care. My condition itself causes anxiety because of the sensation of being out of control physically. This is, of course, added to by having to be on top of my caring responsibilities.
My sessions with Karen have generated a sensation of the deepest inner peace, and this lasts for days or weeks after a session. She has a range of beautiful therapies which she applies so skillfully to just what I am needing on the day. I leave our sessions feeling as though I am floating on a cloud, with a sense of inner joy bubbling up somewhere deep inside. Somehow, she generates so much confidence In me, that I really feel that I can cope with anything, while enjoying a delightful sense of happiness and satisfaction in my life. Mountainous obstacles suddenly seem like tiny ant hills, barely noticeable.
Best of all, Karen has actually been able to relieve me of a vertigo/migraine attack. She gave me a beautiful, soothing session of profound rest, so that the ‘roiling monster’ In my head just drifted away, making me feel as though the sun had come out from behind heave clouds. Whatever challenges you face in your life, Karen will listen with care and design a therapy just for you, which will leave you feeling better than you could have imagined. She is the gateway to the peaceful, joyful life that you deserve. I should also mention, that in these COVID 19 days, Karen has moved our sessions online and they have continued to be wonderfully healing."
Nicky L.
"For many years I have struggled to get into a car without being extremely anxious due to an accident I had 13 years ago.
Not only has Karen helped me overcome my fear of driving and being driven, her therapies have helped me gain confidence and have a more positive outlook on life.
I was very skeptical of anyone being able to help me, but now I would highly recommend anyone trying it. Thank you Karen! "
Rosie M
"Karen has recently helped me following a dog attack. I'm a dog trainer and found the impact of the attack mentally to be devastating both personally and professionally.
I liked and trusted Karen from the minute I met her, and following on from a few sessions, the effects have been completely transformational!
I feel like my life is not just back on track, it's even better than before. I feel more confident, positive, and able to deal with difficult situations without them becoming all consuming. I'm back at work and loving it, something that just didn't feel achievable a few short weeks ago.
I had no idea what to expect when I contacted Karen but I'm so glad I went for it, it's been the best decision I've made in years!"
Marilyn
"I was struggling mentally to come to terms with a number of issues, some unwanted and unexpected - like a divorce. I was put in touch with Karen by close family, and I was immediately put at ease with her. She has a way of making you feel as though you are her only client and that you matter the most to her. She delves into your mind deeply but in a gentle and understanding way.
Karen provided me with a toolbox filled with tools for me to use in different situations, and these tools really helped me a lot.
Our initial appointment was scheduled after I explained the issues that I had been facing, and not having been in this situation before, Karen put me at ease and helped me relax from the very first time I met her.
I cannot speak highly enough of Karen and Karmtherapy, as she has really helped me through an unpleasant phase of my life. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you, Karen."
Nigel
"I can’t speak highly enough of Karen!
I went to Karen due to struggling to cope with a past accident. She put me at ease straight away, listening to all my worries, concerns and upsets and tailored each session to how I was feeling that day and what had been going on in the previous week.
Even if I turned up crying I would leave with a smile on my face feeling like a weight had been lifted - she’s a miracle worker! Karen is a true professional with the warmest of hearts and I would recommend her to anyone that is going through their own personal challenges, struggles or just needs a friendly face to chat to!
Thank you so much again."
Charlotte L
"We were recommended Karen for our 7 year old son who had stopped eating after a choking episode.
It was wonderful to find a local therapist who was able to visit us at home, which immediately put our son at ease. Karen’s empathetic approach was incredibly gentle and she quickly gained the trust and confident of our son. She was able to teach him a variety of CBT techniques to overcome his fear.
Karen’s creative approach meant she even managed to bring Minecraft, our son’s favourite game, into their sessions alongside other fun activities to help him overcome his anxiety. Karen’s work transformed our worried child back into a happy and confident boy who now understands how his brain works and has the tools to overcome any future worries.
We would recommend Karen to anyone who is experiencing mental health issues. She is a wonderful listener and a great place to start if you are unsure of the kind of therapy that you might need. "
Karoline P.
"Karen was recommended to me by a friend when my teenage son (who has additional needs) started to struggle with anxiety during lockdown.
He was already having online counselling but Karen was able to come to our home and offer a face to face service which my son really benefited from. From the very first session Karen began to give my son the tools and confidence he needed to understand & overcome his anxiety.
Karen is a kind, patient, friendly, lovely woman, who constantly reassured my son (and myself) that we would work through his struggles together and overcome them. She has the patience of a saint and always listened to my son even when he always managed to steer the conversation round to football!!
I feel over the last few months my son has climbed a mountain with the help of Karen and although he still has his struggles, Karen has helped him and myself realise what his triggers are and he now knows what tools work for him. He is in a much better place than he was 12 months ago and is happy, confident & positive.
I never in a million years thought we would ever need to see a counsellor but I’m so grateful that we met Karen and she came into our lives and I know she is only a phone call away if we ever need her. On a personal note Karen has also helped me feel more positive about myself. I have and would recommend Karen in a heartbeat to anyone who was thinking about or wanted counselling."
Beth T.
"Karen is lovely! She has a calming temperament and made my son feel immediately at ease. My son was struggling with confidence, depression and anxiety.
Karen approached my child’s issues using a number of methods to find the technique that he responded to best.
My son is much happier and family life has considerably improved. I can’t thank Karen enough and would not hesitate to recommend her."
Claire O.
"Karen has worked wonders with my grandson.
Since the first Covid lockdown, he has not felt able to go to school, feeling nauseous every morning. He has been seen at the Children's Hospital and undergone 2 gastroscopes under general anaesthetic with no cause found for his symptoms. His school has been reluctant to provide psychological input because he was under the gastrologist at the hospital.
It was tearing the family apart because no one could understand why he was feeling so ill, not eating, and not going to school. As he is 11, he is due to go to senior school in September and was due to sit his SATS in May. I contacted Karen and asked her if she would see him, not knowing whether she would be able to help him or not. This was the best phone call I have ever made because she was able to see him really quickly, and he is now a different child after just 6 sessions. He has been taken off Domperidone, which the hospital put him on for his nausea, as they are so pleased with his progress and is due to be discharged from their follow-up after his next review.
There is nothing worse than having a poorly child in the family, as everyone was losing sleep due to being so worried about him. He was losing weight, he was anemic, and totally lethargic. Since Karen has been seeing him, he is a different child, gaining weight, going to school every day, part of a football team, and attended all his SATS examinations, which we never thought would happen. He is now looking forward to moving on to secondary school, and I can't stress enough how grateful we are for the wonderful work she has done with him and how much better he feels.
Elliot, my grandson, told me he saw a psychologist at school on one occasion, but they didn't arrange to see him again as they said they "could not get involved" as he was under the hospital care. However, Elliot said he much preferred Karen and was happy to see her on a weekly basis. He knows that he can see her again if the need arises at any time, and that is a great safety net for him and the family. We as a family will never be able to thank Karen enough for her expert advice and ultimate professionalism."
Jackie
"Karen was recommended to me at a time when I didn't know where to turn in order to help my teenage daughter. Like all teenagers, my daughter was reluctant to open up at first but Karen showed an extraordinary amount of patience and kindness with her.
This enabled a rapport to be built resulting in my daughter gaining a stronger feeling of trust with each session. Karen has a wealth of strategies and instinctively knew which direction to take to suit the situation and my daughter felt truly supported with her needs.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and, as a parent, I have been incredibly happy with all the treatment my daughter received. I cannot thank her enough."
Lisa H.
"Our son has had several sessions with Karen for help with his confidence, anxiety and his inability to swallow tablets.
The difference she has made has been outstanding, solving all his issues and making his life so much better. We can’t recommend Karen’s services enough. Thank you very much for the work you have done."
Phil H.
"Can’t recommend Karen highly enough. I went to see her due to my struggle with taking tablets, something that was negatively effecting my health.
She’s greatly helped me more than anyone else I’ve seen over the years.
I can honestly say that Karen has helped not just to resolve my struggles with tablet taking, so that I can now easily take them, but has also helped me deal with stress and anxiety, supplying relaxation mechanisms, that I can now carry forward in my life.
So glad I met her."
Samuel H.
"I contacted Karen when my high school aged daughter was struggling with controlling her anger and anxieties. We couldn’t have imagined a more approachable, warm, respectful, and flexible person!
Being able to have Therapy sessions for my daughter in her own home was relaxing and convenient; nothing felt clinical or uncomfortable.
Karen just ‘oozes’ calm and straight away made a connection with my daughter. She showed a genuine interest and always recalled which friend or details she’d discussed in previous weeks.
Karen quickly helped my daughter to understand her anxieties and behaviors; helping her to identify triggers and realise that she was in control! My daughter now has the techniques to help her manage her feelings and has acquired an ‘auntie figure’ that she knows she can always call if she needs further support.
We couldn’t recommend Karen enough!"
Chloe H
"Karen was so welcoming and easy to communicate with right from the off.
Our teenage daughter needed some help combating some childhood habits and we were open to trying anything that could help her leave these issues behind .Karen engaged using different approaches including hypnotherapy.
These sessions were a success and Karen gave our daughter goals to work towards and ways to control the habits from coming back .The therapy was held in a super relaxing environment and our daughter loved the sessions and loves Karen.
We cannot thank her enough, I would recommend anyone thinking about trying different therapies to give it a go."
Zoe B
"Karen is one of the warmest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet...
She is incredibly easy to talk to, even when it comes to sharing your most deepest and most personal thoughts. Karen has a very real natural ability to listen and get to the real crux of the issue.
Karen has helped me with a number of issues, give me simple strategies that I can use every day. She has helped me to gain a better understanding of myself and I am in a much better headspace because of this.
I have cried, ranted, and laughed with Karen. I love my "me time" and cannot recommend her highly enough, she is just so lovely to be around. Everyone needs someone like her in their life, thank you!"
Babs H
"I was given Karen's details from a friend who found her sessions life changing, and felt that I too would benefit. On my first meeting, Karen made me feel comfortable and confident that we could work together.
I needed to work through various issues in my life and Karen tailor made each session for me. The skills I have are amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing aspect of out sessions.
I would highly recommend Karen, her techniques are amazing."
Amanda B
"From the first time I stepped through the door to meet Karen, I felt at ease. I hadn't thought of therapy of any kind to help with issues I thought were just part of life. Karen listened patiently to my story and devised some strategies to help with the problems.
Months later, I feel like a different person. I now have the skills to deal with people and situations that, in the past, were making me feel not okay. We found my core belief, and now that belief and feeling of peace are directing me in a better direction in life. Thank you, Karen, for all your help and guidance. You have been amazing for me."
Geoff
"Undergoing therapy with Karen has been a life changing experience for me, Her warm dedicated and personalised approach applied to some incredibly curated hypnosis sessions allowed me to overcome past traumas and issues that were previously holding me back in my life.
Teaching practical day to day strategies to manage my mental health and empowered me to improve my mental wellbeing and take back control of my life.
If you are considering hypnotherapy ,I found the hypnosis to be the perfect balance of self-discovery, guided support and total relaxation and Karen's gift as a therapist is unique in guiding you through this . I could not recommend her more to anyone looking for support with mental health .Thank you so much Karen."
James C
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