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Karen Bannerman, BACP

Karen Bannerman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience.

About Karen

Karen Bannerman is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are anxious, grieving, depressed or facing life changes. Her aim is to offer calm, practical support so people can talk through what matters most to them.

She creates a straightforward space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are centred on the person's experience and what they want to change.

Background and approach

That might mean talking about relationships, stress at work, parenting pressures, or difficulties with self-esteem. Her approach draws on several ways of working. Client-centred methods keep the person’s needs at the heart of sessions.

Cognitive behavioural techniques help spot unhelpful thinking and try out small behaviour changes. Attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas look at how early relationships and patterns shape current responses. Karen also uses mindfulness practices to help people manage strong emotions and build tolerance for difficult moments.

She will suggest practical tools people can use between sessions to cope with cravings, low mood, anger or anxiety. If Karen thinks someone would benefit from additional specialist input she will signpost to relevant agencies or organisations. Conversations begin with a short matching process and scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377104	February 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Karen names

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How Karen’s approaches work online

Karen blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas to support people online. Client-centred therapy means the conversation follows the person's concerns and priorities, helping them feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and offers small experiments to try different behaviours.

She also draws on attachment-based thinking to notice patterns in close relationships and how these affect current feelings. That can help with relationship worries, intimacy-related issues and communication problems by making patterns clearer and offering new ways to respond.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Karen will work together with the person to identify goals and decide which methods suit their situation and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different tools and checking in on what helps.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when people want more connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while still using the chosen therapeutic approaches.

Frequently asked

What sorts of problems does Karen help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions and ADHD-related difficulties.

What is her style in sessions?

Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, focusing on what matters to the individual and using practical techniques alongside reflective conversation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relational problems.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.