Karen Barnitt, BACP

How Karen's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens, reflects and follows the person's lead to build self-understanding and practical coping strategies. This approach helps when someone needs space to work through feelings and make decisions at their own speed.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. Rewriting those stories can change how someone sees choices, relationships and identity, which can be useful for issues like shame, body image or life transitions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy gives attention to the impact of past events and the ways they shape current reactions. It includes techniques to manage distressing memories and to reduce the hold those experiences have over daily life. This approach can suit people carrying a history of abuse, loss or other painful events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try first, checking in and adjusting as therapy progresses. Goals, needs and personal preference guide those choices so work stays relevant and realistic.

Online sessions offer practical benefits such as fitting therapy into busy schedules and removing travel time. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and try different formats to see what feels most helpful.