Karen Hautz
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About me
I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, fully qualified to offer therapy to help with a range of emotional difficulties for teenagers, adults, families and couples. I have experience working with depression, anxiety and phobias, OCD, relationship problems and family issues, self-harm, addiction and addictive behaviours, trauma, anger management, low self-esteem, and stress.
My area of specialism is in neurodiversity, supporting neurodiverse people with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, and Autism, also their families and partners.
Using various modalities such as Human Givens, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Couple Counselling and Trauma Focused Therapy, I aim to give you tailored therapy, and ideas, skills and techniques right from the first session, that enable you to start making a difference to your situation.
Are you experiencing awful feelings of panic, feeling anxious a lot of the time, or find yourself tearful a lot? Maybe you feel angry all day and it feels bad, or life appears very confusing and complicated and you are not sure what to do about it?
Together, we create a space to map out what is going on for you. I will help you find ways to deal with the particular difficulties you are facing now.
- I work in person or online.
- I offer sessions on a short or long-term basis.
I've had over 30 years professional experience working in many diverse roles including as a speech and language therapist within the NHS, and working as a learning and life skills coach for people with dyslexia, ADD and autism.
An initial phone conversation can help in understanding what you need and how counselling may help you move forwards in your life.
If you have any questions or are ready to take the next step, contact me by email or book a free initial callback here.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Speech and Language Therapy
- Human Givens Practitioner with a Diploma from the Human Givens Institute (HG.Dip.P)
- Davis(R) Dyslexia/ADHD/Autism Learning Facilitator training
Prior to qualifying as a Human Givens psychotherapist in August 2020, I worked as a life skills coach for neurodiverse people of all ages from 2005-2019. Also, I enjoyed a corporate career in sales and marketing from 1990 to 2004. I worked as a speech and language therapist from 1987 to 1990. I draw upon all of this work experience to support me in my counselling work with clients.
Member organisations
The Human Givens Institute (HGI) is both a membership organisation and a professional body representing the interests of those in the caring and teaching professions who have an interest in or utilise the human givens approach. Counselling Directory register Registered Members (MHGI) and Fellow Members (FHGI), who will have completed the Post Graduate Practitioner's Assessment (Part III) and who are fully qualified to practise as a human givens therapist or counsellor. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Hourly rate for couples - £85.
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Further information
I work with people in person and online. I work with teenagers and adults, couples and families.
