Karen Jowett-Lawton

I don’t expect everyone’s journey through counselling to be easy or straight forward, it can be a bumpy ride but I’m here to support you through the ups and downs, you are allowed to make mistakes, get things wrong and change your mind, I won’t judge you or be shocked or disappointed, instead I’ll be there by your side while we figure it out.

My clients genuinely matter to me. My aim is to help my clients gain confidence in their own decisions and choices, empowering them to make the changes they want and gain a greater understanding of their own thoughts and feelings. 

I offer person centred talking therapy and ERP therapy, both face to face and remote, to adults, couples and young people over the age of 12.

Whether you want to come for 2 sessions or 102 sessions there is no pressure. Therapy can be flexible; you can dip in and out throughout your life.

There is an intuitive, empathic element to my approach which helps me to challenge my clients in a considerate way.

I have a selection of resources available to help clients to understand their emotions, which can be helpful when the words are hard to find. 

Person centred counselling can help with so many issues that I don't think a list can do them justice here! I have experience with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, grief, trauma and many more. I have only listed some of the most frequent problems that clients might present with, but often the underlying causes can be due to more complex issues. I can help client deal with many of these problems.  If you feel you have an issue not listed here, please don't let that put you off, just get in touch and I'll be happy to answer your questions.

I work with couples from all walks of life with an emphasis on treating the relationship as the client. I understand that relationships can be hard and that coming to therapy is a big step. Many factors such as children, money, affairs, family and work can take their toll on relationships, and you won’t be the first or last couple to go through difficulties.  I offer a neutral space for both parties to feel heard. Relationships take work, it’s important that you come with this in mind. Together we will aim to build communication and understanding. You may be given goals to work on to help implement change and find a way forward.

I also work with teenagers and young adults which is one of the best parts of my job! I can personally relate to the struggles many young people face, both through my own experiences and those of my children and their friends. My relaxed nature and sense of humour have been beneficial in building supportive relationships with my clients. 

Person centred therapy can help with a variety of issues. I have only listed some of the most frequent problems that clients might present with, but often the underlying causes can be due to more complex issues. I can help client deal with many of these problems.  If you feel you have an issue not listed here please don't let that put you off, just get in touch as I am happy to answer your questions.

I charge £45 per 50 minute session or £240 when booking a block of 6 sessions.