Karen Pearson
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About me
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. My name is Karen and I am a qualified counsellor. My approach is Integrative, giving me the flexibiity to draw on different models of counselling to fit your individuality. I do this by carefully creating a safe, empathic, welcoming space where you can talk without judgement, so that we can work together to help improve your mental health and emotional well-being by building self-esteem and awareness.
I have a wealth of experience in working with young people and adults of all genders and ethnicity in various contexts, such as schools and charitable organisations. My down to earth approach encourages you to build a trusting relationship where you feel able to explore a wide range of situations, including:-
Feeling generally low - experiencing ongoing loneliness, unloved, unsupported, rejected, low self-esteem, a lack of direction, unmotivated, stressed, low mood, sad, confused, self-harm, anger, sleeping difficulties, depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, wanting to communicate better, scared of change and feeling as if events or relationships from your past are holding you back.
Facing a specific crisis - experiencing loss, bereavement, changes at work, bullying, addiction, abortion, affairs and betrayals, divorce, abuse, unhappiness in childhood and sexual abuse.
As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to working safely, following their ethic guidelines and professional standards. I attend regular supervision and as part of my continuing professional development, I enjoy learning new skills and ways of working by attending workshops and training courses.
Training, qualifications & experience
BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies - Craven College, Skipton.
Basic Awareness in Child Protection - North Yorkshire Safeguarding Board.
Level 2 - Introduction to Counselling Skills - Harrogate College.
NVFE - Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills - Craven College, Skipton.
HE(Dip) Therapeutic Counselling & Psychotherapy - Leeds Beckett University.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Being a member of the team at Wellspring Therapy & Training, a christian based charity in Harrogate, I have been able to support both teenagers and adults whilst they make positive changes within their lives.
As a Youth Worker and being involved with the Network Empower Team gave me the opportunity to work alongside teenagers. I understand how important it is for them to form supportive networks as they grow into adulthood.
I also have an insight into organisations who's work involves dealing with disturbing experiences on a daily basis. Repeated trauma exposure increases the risk of long-term physical and mental illness.
Having a farming background, I am aware of rural isolation and the struggles of staying connected to others, especially when work life and home life are often not separated.
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I charge £45 per 50 minute session.
Sometimes, we just need a little help. I offer a short, free initial telephone consultation which is completely confidential with no obligation to proceed. It will give us the opportunity to discuss what you would like to achieve from counselling and your hopes for the future. Please call me on 07860645657 or if you prefer, you can text me on this number. Alternatively email me on karenpearsoncounselling@gmail, I will be happy to hear from you.
If I am not available when you ring, please leave a voicemail or message with your name, telephone number and a brief message and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Please let me know if it is ok for me to leave a message as I am aware that there are times when you may not wish for others to know that you have chosen to have counselling.
I offer face to face, online, telephone counselling and walk and talk sessions. I am very flexible and can work at your convenience.
Further information
Counselling offers you the time and confidential space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. It is a process which promotes change and personal growth.
I will start with gaining an understanding of where you are right now and then support you whilst you make positive changes within your life. We will work collaboratively, at your own pace, so together we can explore your ideas, thoughts, feelings and patterns of behaviour to gain insight, help you access your own internal resources and find the right way forward for you.
If you are a parent or guardian who would like to discuss the possibility for your child to attend counselling then please do not hesitate to contact me on the number given and I will be more than happy to discuss the process through with you.
If you are the young person who would like counselling, but you're not sure, then please ring, text or email me and we can have an informal chat.
