Karen Atkinson

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About me

Have you ever tried to give a friend advice that they didn't take? That's because solutions to problems are best solved by yourself; however, as I know from experience, doing that is the hard part.

Thankfully, you don't need to do it alone, I can help facilitate this and give you the space and insight you need to make long-lasting changes to your life.

I offer Person-Centred therapy, a therapy that puts the client at the heart of the practice.

We will work at your speed and in a way that feels comfortable for you. Whether you've been to therapy before, I can offer a safe and non-judgmental space that give you room to share whatever it is that's on your mind.

I offer open-ended client sessions both in person and online, so there's no rush and no pressure, just an hour a week for a bit of you time and some self care.

It's really important you pick the right counsellor for you so let's see if we can work together by having a quick initial chat and go from there. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I'm a qualified therapeutic counsellor, trained in Person-Centred therapy, I've worked for the past 3 years at Turning Point in Brighouse and also had experience at Kirklees & Calderdale Rape and Sexual Assault Centre and Age UK.

I'm a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association, working towards my accreditation and I have an interest in working with family members affected by infertility.

I have a certificate in Critical Incident Stress Management, a Level 2 in Understanding and Managing ADHD and Anxiety and have completed various courses on Trauma and Addiction.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£45.00 - £55.00

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Concessions available, ask for details

When I work

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Please contact me for availability

Further information

For further information, please visit my website

Red Bean Coffee Meeting Room 3, Redvers Close, Lawnswood Business Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 6QY

AC Therapy Rooms, 51d New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JD

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a Counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Lawnswood is wheelchair user accessible AC Therapy Room in Leeds City Centre is not.

Online platforms

Google Meet
Whatsapp

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