Karen O'Connell, PGCD, MBACP

About me

I aim to provide a supportive, non-judgmental, confidential and safe environment for counselling. .

My work is based on the belief that people have the ability to change and that each person has the potential for growth within himself or herself. I see myself as a facilitator of that change. I will work with you to remove any blocks that are unproductive and help you make changes that will enable you to enhance your life and discover your potential.

Life throws many difficulties our way, we all have problems that can sometimes feel overwhelming; it may be a problem that has been around for sometime, or a new problem such as relationship issues, separation and divorce, affairs and betrayals, death of a loved one, work concerns, a change of circumstances, family issues, anxiety, depression etc. We can find ourselves feeling isolated and alone, anxious or depressed without knowing why. Perhaps you find that you are still struggling to come to terms with something from your childhood.

I am trained in Counselling using Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Neuro Lingustic Programming, as well as working with private clients I also work both as a volunteer and employed Counsellor for children and young adults.

I offer short and long term Counselling and Psychotherapy where you will be able to explore your feelings, behaviour and thoughts, where new perspectives, new possibilities and strengths can be discovered, where new decisions can be made if necessary which will enable to you live a more creative, resourceful and satisfying life.

I offer a free half hour assessment session and then charge £40.00 per hour per individual session