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Karen Bannerman

Karen Bannerman, BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 25+ years of experience

Experienced UK counsellor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 377104

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  • 25 years experience
  • BACP credential
  • Practical supportive sessions

About Karen

Karen Bannerman welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain or big life changes. She uses a calm, open approach so clients can talk through what matters most in a straightforward way. Karen works in the United Kingdom and brings 25 years of experience to sessions, with BACP listed as her credential.

She aims to make sessions feel respectful and non-judgemental. Conversations focus on the client’s immediate concerns and on practical steps that feel achievable. If something looks outside her scope, she can suggest other agencies or organisations to explore.

Karen draws from several well-known counselling approaches. She often looks at attachment patterns to understand how relationships shape feelings, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with rumination and emotional reactivity.

Her background includes long experience helping people with depression, addictions, eating issues, caring responsibilities and ageing and geriatric issues. She also supports work around family communication, intimacy and career-related stress. Sessions are offered in English and reflect practical, real-world concerns.

Clients can expect a conversational style that balances listening with gentle challenge. Initial steps are simple: an introduction, a clear sense of priorities and a plan for next sessions. Karen encourages people to contact her to discuss needs and to decide together if her way of working feels right.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current feelings and behaviour; this can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and caregiving strain. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a non-judgemental listening stance, where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns and offers practical exercises to test new responses for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is often part of the work itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to agree which methods fit a person’s goals, needs and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress and challenges emerge.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. It can also let people use exercises or mindfulness practices between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion more readily. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, can explain the best format for a client when arranging the first meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Karen commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, eating issues and challenges linked to ageing and geriatric issues among others.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is conversational and client-centred, with listening first and practical suggestions later. She balances reflective listening with techniques to try new ways of coping.

How much experience does she have?

Karen has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where does she practise?

Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Karen?

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