Karen Christie

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About me

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage? If you're going through a difficult time & looking for help, you are welcome to contact me.

I provide a safe, quiet and confidential space for you to talk and think about what feels difficult for you, without any pressure or judgement. This process can help reduce confusion and contribute to making life more manageable again. Whatever your reason is for seeking therapy, simply talking can be tremendously helpful.

My core specialties are anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, trauma, suicide and burnout. My practice is trauma informed, so it's not what's wrong with you, but what has happened to you. Understanding what has happened before can help us to live forwards better and rebuild the relationship with ourselves.

As an Integrative Counsellor, I work with different theoretical concepts and models depending on my clients’ needs and ways of experiencing. My core style is Person Centred which means I truly believe that we all have sufficient resources within us to lead fulfilling lives regardless of experiences.

You can make an initial consultation with no obligation. If you want to go ahead from there, sessions will be held on the same day and time. I provide short or long term counselling.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Mindfulness teacher training
  • Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Professional & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP 11)
  • Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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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

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Vitality

Additional information

Sessions are open-ended, and we would meet on the same day and time. I charge £25 for a 30-minute initial consultation, with subsequent sessions at £50 for 50mins.

St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, Bristol, BS2 9TJ

Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Karen Christie
Karen Christie