Karen Head

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About me

A calm, curious space to finally be heard. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you show on the outside, you’re in the right place. I work with adults who want a space to breathe, talk openly, and make sense of what’s going on — without judgement or pressure. Many people come to me when life feels confusing, heavy, or simply “too much”, even if they can’t quite put their finger on why.

I support people experiencing anxiety, grief, and both past and present trauma, as well as those navigating difficult transitions or feeling disconnected from themselves. 

My style is calm, reassuring, curious, focused, and fully attentive. As a person‑centred counsellor, you lead the way and I walk beside you. Together we explore what’s beneath the surface, what you want for yourself, and how you can move forward in a way that feels right. You’ll have a steady, safe space to slow down, hear yourself clearly, and feel genuinely listened to.

Supporting people through their most vulnerable moments is a privilege. With many hours of client work, I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone finally feels understood — and begins to move forward in their own time and in their own way. Being able to walk alongside someone as they rediscover clarity, strength, or hope is the reason I do this work.

If something here resonates, I’d be glad to walk alongside you as you explore your next steps.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Registered member of BACP (Membership number 01008397)
  • HND Counselling
  • PDA Addiction Counselling
  • Open Learn Create: Working therapeutically with trans (including non-binary) people: What does ‘good’ look like?.
  • Open Learn Create: How to do counselling online: a coronavirus primer.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£30.00 - £45.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Fees

Sessions last 50 minutes and cost £45 for both in person and online.

Concession sessions are online only and last 50 minutes and cost £30 (limited to 8 sessions).

When I work

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Morning
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Late afternoon
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Further information

If you’re not sure whether counselling is the right step for you, you’re still very welcome to get in touch with me. Many people reach out simply to ask questions or get a sense of what working together might look and feel like, and there’s no need to have the “right” words or a clear plan before contacting me.

When you send a message, I’ll respond as soon as I can. From there, we can look at what you’re hoping for, explore what support might be helpful, and talk through any questions you may have. There’s no pressure to commit — just a calm, steady space to see what feels right for you.

Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

PVG Scheme

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom