How I can help
I work with people navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions—helping you understand yourself better and respond to hard things with more ease.
Areas of expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Blended family
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer Support
- Child Related Issues
- Codependency
- Cognitive therapy
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Grief
- Health anxiety
- HIV/AIDS
- Identity Issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness
- Loss
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Menopause
- Mental health
- Money
- Narcissism
- Neurodiversity
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race and racial identity
- Racism
- Redundancy
- Relationship Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Shame
- Social anxiety
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-Related Stress
Languages spoken
- English
Works with
- Individuals
Fees
£130 per session
Availability
| Monday | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Training, qualifications & experience
Certificate in Counselling at Birkbeck University of London, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling gaining skills in Time Limited Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics, Certified in Trauma-Focused Therapy
Member organisations
- BACP
About me
I’m Karen, a qualified therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a deep understanding of human connection and growth. I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether you’re seeking support for personal challenges or looking to develop healthier coping strategies, I am here to guide you through the process with empathy and respect.
Get in touch with Karen Hartley
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