Counsellor Karen Anderson, Northwich

About me

COVID- 19

During the pandemic restrictions, I am pleased to offer online video or telephone sessions for new clients, while social distancing measures are still in place. Unfortunately, I am only able to offer this method until conditions are deemed safe again for face to face working.

Since these are very unprecedented times and you might not know if it is the right format for you and may prefer to 'test it', I am offering a 20-minute free online meeting by arrangement and if suitable, propose a full first session after that.

If you'd like the free consultation do get in touch via email or book a telephone call on my website to discuss options further. My very best wishes.

Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

If you have been struggling, feeling overwhelmed perhaps, with issues causing you to worry and it feels like you need to find a way forward, counselling can help you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings by offering a non-judgmental, confidential place for you.

Sometimes we just need a place without the pressure of responsibilities, a space to have for ourselves, away from the stresses of our usual routine and commitments.

By talking things through together, counselling can often release the pressures and emotions you may be experiencing and can help you to identify what's behind your thoughts and feelings. This so often can create a sense of relief and clarity, which may pave the way for you to explore how changes and strategies can help you to cope and move forward.

I have supported many clients coping with many challenges but by far the most common are anxiety and stress-related issues. The pressures of day to day living can really prove so challenging within our relationships, ourselves and everyday lives. I hope to help you to explore how you can feel back in control when sometimes it feels like we're not.
I know it can be daunting to take the first step to ask for support, so I offer the option of a free 20-minute confidential telephone consultation before any session.

I am a registered and BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, trained as an Integrative counsellor/psychotherapist. I utilise Person Centred, CBT and Psychodynamic therapies to help my clients gain insights, address problems and worries, with a non-judgmental, honest and sensitive approach.

We may also work creatively in a number of different ways, such as using artwork, objects and journaling to assist you in exploring your feelings.

I have particular experience supporting clients with:
Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Personal Development, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Substance Dependency & Addiction(s), Stress, Trauma, Work & Exam Stress-related issues and concerns Young Adults face.

I work from my residential counselling room accessible from the Northwich and surrounding areas:

Serenity Counselling Services (Cheshire)
Wincham
Northwich
Cheshire, CW9 6EP

Online booking for both full sessions and free 20 min telephone consultations are available on my website link above.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:
Registered Member MBACP (Accred), Graduate Membership - MBPsS, BSc (Hons) Psychology, FD (Open) Counselling, DipHE (Therapeutic Counselling).

Further Training in:

Adult Attachment Styles /Adult Attachment Behaviour

Integrating Artwork into Counselling & Psychotherapy

Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Dissociation and Recovery

Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice

Forensic & Counselling Psychology

Experience:

Private Practice
Bereavement Counsellor - Hospice of the Good Shepherd
Substance Dependancy Counsellor - Turning Point

In addition to my counselling practice, I have over 15 years experience as a HR professional which helps me to identify with & support those coping with occupational related issues such as: Bullying & harassment, work related stress, organisational change and redundancy.