Karen Derber

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BPS & HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist

About me

I started with a degree in Social Psychology and then some years later qualified as a counsellor and therapist. After 10 years working for a charity and in Adult Education, I returned to university to train further as a Counselling Psychologist, attaining Chartership in 2005. In the NHS, I developed a specialist interest in Health Psychology.  Since leaving the NHS I have worked privately for individuals and charities as a consultant, supervisor and therapist.

I have been trained in the major models of counselling and psychotherapy and I try to provide a confidential space in which an empathic relationship can develop, this being the most facilitative relationship for personal growth. How that develops with each individual is unique and essentially unpredictable. In weekly sessions, I offer brief, symptom-focussed structured therapies and for more complex difficulties an integrative relational approach is offered on an open-ended basis.

In my view, no one approach to therapy suits everyone. I try to find the best approach for each individual given what the problems are, the context they are in, the person's background, preferences and most pressing needs.

I provide psychological consultancy services to organisations, clinical supervision to counselling psychology trainees and qualified psychologists and counsellors. I am an external supervisor for London Metropolitan University and Metanoia.

On a (free) initial phone call, I can answer any questions you may have about counselling and we would arrange a first meeting, if you decide to go ahead. All arrangements for counselling are then by email.  

I know that it can be very daunting to make your first contact with a counsellor however, your initial email and any other contact with me remains completely private and confidential.

Currently, I offer online sessions via Zoom or  Whats App.

Training, qualifications & experience

Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Therapy (Northbrook College, Worthing)
B.A.Hons Social Psychology (University of Sussex)
MSc Counselling Psychology (University of Sussex)

Advanced Supervision Skills for Clinical Health Psychologists (Salomons University Of Canterbury)

British Psychological Society Chartership in Counselling Psychology Reg. No. 099405
Associate Fellow British Psychological Society
HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist Reg. No. PYL22131

Member organisations

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HCPC
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.

They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.

Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Pain Management
Living with long-term physical conditions
Mindfulness based approaches

Fees

£60.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Axa Health

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Flexible

Further information

Please check out my website for more information.

www.hopeoverfears.com

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Wheelchair user access info
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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

Online

I offer individual clinical supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and counselling psychologists.

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