Karen Goodhew
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About me
Are you fed up of feeling stuck in your own head? Maybe you are lost, lonely, anxious, overwhelmed or really low?
Perhaps your anxiety has taken hold of your life, or you are grieving and not sure what to do or where to go, feeling isolated and alone, numb or confused.
If you are a man and life seems to be a constant cycle of repressing and suppressing how you feel, feeling angry, anxious and misunderstood? You deserve to break down the barriers and understand who and what you are. Letting go of what is holding you back and taking back control of YOU, being true to yourself and walking a path of healing, nurturing and growing.
Life at times can feel really uncertain and hard to navigate. We may need a helping hand in understanding who we are, what direction to walk upon next and the courage to take back control
As well as counselling, I offer quick change therapy, where you don’t have to deeply explore traumatic experiences or share every detail of your past. My unique, down-to-earth approach provides a tailored toolkit that meets your needs, personality, and desires. If this is not what you desire, and you want a space to learn, understand and be heard then please get in touch, whatever you are looking for counselling or eye movement therapy, my door is open.
I am especially passionate about men's mental health, trauma, grief, and loss, but my services extend beyond these areas.
Feel free to reach out for a free, informal chat so we can discuss what you’re going through.
Is life feeling a little heavy, overwhelming, confusing, or maybe some big things are happening, and you don’t know where to go or what to do? Finding a space to speak openly with a trained professional can help you achieve a better understanding to what is going on, a space free of judgement and me not trying to fix you. The power of talking alleviates the monster in our heads, which can drive us to feel even more anxious, overwhelmed and lost
I help those going through difficult life circumstances, grief, loss, anxiety, low self-confidence, anger issues, family conflicts and depression. Whatever it is, you are not alone, I know it is hard to reach your hand out for the support you need. I am here to lighten the load, helping you to become self-aware and gain a deeper insight of who and what you are, taking back control of those thoughts in your mind and leading to a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
Our work together will provide an inviting and safe sanctuary for you to explore challenging patterns of behaviour, and re-evaluate your values and beliefs working towards clarity, growth and increased awareness. Through exploration and commitment, we will delve into your relationships, emotions, behaviours and the experiences that shaped you into who you are today. Our goal? To equip you with tools and coping skills ultimately enhancing your physical, emotional and mental well-being, moving towards a life filled with more self-knowledge, resilience, and confidence and creating a sense of worth, control and empowerment.
Life’s challenges do not define your future. Change is possible with the correct support, ultimately leading to increased self-awareness of your internal world, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Change is not just possible; it is within reach. Let’s sit and navigate this journey together with trust, warmth and some humour too.
I have worked full-time for several years with a wide range of clients, I am equipped with various therapeutic approaches, ready to tailor a unique and concise therapeutic plan that aligns with your goals, wants and needs. Our journey together is solely focused on you and is not purely about overcoming life’s obstacles or challenges, it is also about diving you into truly understanding your behaviours and where they began. We will also look at your environment, understanding, adapting or addressing the things that may need changing.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a trauma informed therapist, specialising in helping those navigating their way through traumatic experiences.
Additionally, I am trained in Integral Eye Movement therapy- IEMT, which is a non-disclosure, quick fix therapy. You need not spill your guts out week upon week reliving the past.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I am able to draw on different approaches individually or combined in order to facilitate helpful and structured change for clients. Creating change is what I want for you, living a happier and more fulfilling life.
I am experience and trained in bereavement, working with those who have lost a loved one to navigate paths they may have never walked upon, helping you to understand the affect it is having on your mind, body and soul. I have worked with those who have experienced narcissism, domestic violence, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self-esteem and self-worth, body image difficulties, abandonment and emotional abuse. This is not an exhaustive list of the areas I can work with, please reach out and we can discuss your own specific needs and wants.
I believe all individuals matter, regardless of gender, social or ethnic background and origin, we all deserve to be valued, respected and heard. Family dynamics, expectations and culture play a huge part in our mental wellbeing, leading to low mood, depression and anxiety. We can also live our existence through those significant care givers and unknowingly take on their values, beliefs, opinions and traits.
Training and credentials
- Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
- Integral Eye Movement Therapy - IEMT
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Bereavement and Loss training
- Mindfulness
- Existential Perspectives - Mick Cooper
- Relations Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Mick Cooper
- Existential Perspectives on Relationships
- Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Counselling Autistic Clients
- Healing the Inner Child
Continued Professional Development - Ongoing through out the year.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Fees
£75.00 - £90.00
Free initial in-person session
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Additional information
I offer a limited amount of concession spaces, please get in touch to find out more.
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Please get in touch and we may be able to negotiate a different time if any of my availability is not suitable.
Further information
When sending an enquiry, please leave a contact telephone number so I can also get in touch via text message. My emails sometimes appear in your junk/spam folder and may be missed, please do check your junk/spam folder if you haven’t heard from me within 48 hours.
- Payments are required 48 hours prior to our arranged session day and time
Cancellation Policy
From time time time I know life gets in the way and we have to cancel plans, however, 48 hours notice of cancellation is required via email or telephone, otherwise the full session amount will be charged.
I hold an enhanced DBS and professional indemnity insurance.
