Karen Parkinson
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About me
As a qualified counsellor, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where I can help you gain insight into the less conscious aspects of your thinking, behaviour and feelings. I can offer brief focused counselling where we can address a current situation, as well as longer term psychotherapy where we can work together to explore deeper rooted difficulties which may have built up over time as a result of your earliest experiences.
There are many reasons why people come for counselling. Together we can explore and address concerns surrounding many different issues, some of which might be:
- Bereavement and loss
- Anxiety/fear
- Change: divorce, redundancy and many others
- Relationship issues
- Abuse: past or present, sexual, physical, mental or financial
- Confidence and self esteem
- Addictions
- Depression
- Eating disorders
My role as therapist is to help you find clarity and perspective so you can build healthy relationships and better manage your internal world. Over time, you will gain your own insights allowing you to feel more in control and able to trust in your own strengths and internal resources, allowing you to make the changes needed to improve your life and well-being.
Following my post qualifying qualification with children and young people, I am able to work with clients from the age of eight. In my room in Othery I have a dedicated creative space that allows us to explore our emotions in a slightly less formal way.
Therapy is a rewarding personal experience between people. It requires commitment and effort on both sides. There will be times that it may be challenging as we explore parts of ourselves we might prefer to avoid or feel are unacceptable. If we are willing to take the risk, within the safety of the therapeutic space, counselling rewards us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and enriches our lives with more awareness and meaning.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post-qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice.
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Introduction to Counselling Skills.
Advanced Diploma in CBT.
I practice as an integrative counsellor, which means I use my knowledge of various therapeutic models whilst working with you. This allows me the freedom and flexibility to work in a way which suits you as an individual. I fit with you, instead of you fitting into a therapeutic model.
I have worked as an associate counsellor at Bridgwater and Taunton College. Here, I worked with a wide age group, from sixteen-year-olds who are just starting out, to members of staff. This work has allowed me to gain experience in many different areas of counselling. I also volunteered with Mind where I specialised in working with those bereaved by suicide.
All my work is carried out in compliance with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) ethical framework and guidelines. I undertake regular supervision, attend professional development events and I also engage in regular training to keep my skills and knowledge up to date.
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Please contact me for details on session costs. I offer a twenty minute free consultation so that we can get to know each other and talk through how I may help you.
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I am able to offer face to face sessions all day on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at my room in Othery.
Further information
I currently can offer face to face sessions or online sessions all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Othery.
