Karen Barker
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About me
I am an experienced Counsellor and enjoy my work. My passion is to see people take steps whether towards the goals for their lives or towards change, made possible through increased self awareness and support. I love to empower people and pull forward their strengths, abilities and attributes, holding up a mirror for them to see who they can be.
I will focus on the issues you present and those that evolve as part of the process during our time of working together. Following your initial contact with me we can arrange a suitable to meet on a regular basis going forward. During this assessment session there will be opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the counselling process. As part of this appointment I will also ask you some questions which will help us both to decide if counselling is going to be the best way forward for you.
I work face to face and can also work via Zoom. Alternatively walking therapy is available if that is something you would find helpful and enjoy. All sessions will be 50 mins, usually weekly, although this is something we can discuss.
I work with individuals, and young people of secondary school age.
I’m based in Cheriton near Folkestone.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified as a Counsellor in 2002 and since that time, alongside Accreditation with BACP in 2009 I have worked in two counselling centres and within Pilgrims Hospice Ashford. I also enjoy teaching about the benefit of boundaries and the skill of listening. I currently have my own practice in Cheriton.
The areas I work with include:
Depression, surviving abuse, trauma, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, bereavement and loss
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50.00 per 50 min session
When I work
I have some regular working hours but can be flexible
Further information
I work from a light and comfortable summerhouse within my garden, with access to cool air fan and suitable heating for when the weathers colder.
