Karen Ponsford

Hello my name is Karen,  I’m an experienced, down to earth Counsellor working with both Individuals 18+ and Couples. I have been qualified to degree level since 2015 and love my work. I work from a private garden room at home (photos below), providing a comfortable, supportive setting for you to come and work through whatever is troubling you.
I work with clients struggling with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Narcissistic Abuse, OCD, Body Image/ Body Dysmorphia, Disordered Eating, Anger, Emotional Trauma, Childhood issues, Low Self Worth, Bereavement and Addiction. I use personal and professional experience plus training to understand and help my clients. 

I work in a way that I feel suits you as a person and the issue you bring. It is sometimes helpful to explore why we feel like we do/where it could stem from e.g past experiences/relationships/childhood. I believe we are like we are for a reason. It's also important to look at ways of coping and how to move forward/what that would look like for you. 

I am an interactive Counsellor but also a very good listener and I care for my clients.

Sessions for an Individual are £50, Couples £65, Students £40

I also have a limited amount of reduced fee sessions available for £35 (please ask if on benefits or low income)

Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly depending on availability and your needs

I understand how hard it can feel to make that first step into Counselling but it can be so worthwhile. If you have questions I am only a text, email or call away. There is no commitment to how many weeks/months you have sessions for , however I do ask for you to attend weekly or fortnightly to get the most from the sessions.  I find I work with clients from 6 weeks to 2 + years.

I am aware my replies occasionally go into email junk /spam folders so please check this if you feel you haven't heard from me. I always aim to reply within couple of hours. Please also provide a mobile number , I will only text unless you request a call.

Testimonials

I have seen a few Counsellors and Karen has been the best one for me. She is kind, understanding and went above and beyond to help me understand why I am feeling like I am. Karen’s support has been amazing and I truly felt cared for. 

"I felt really supported and understood. Thank you so much for your help"

"I really looked forward to my sessions. Karen was so human and never made me feel judged. I now feel I have to tools to cope with my anxiety"

"I wasn't aware before just how much I had carried with me from my childhood. I am now kinder to myself"

"I wouldn't be where I am now without your support, knowledge and understanding, thank you"

"Karen, you put me at ease almost straight away. There was no judgement, only support and kindness. You really made the extra effort to understand me as a person alongside my issue."

Being impacted by Narcissistic abuse I honestly couldn't see a way forward and felt so alone. With your support, care and guidance I now have a future, thank you Karen .

60 minutes individual counselling £50

Couples £65

Students £40

I have professional indemnity insurance and have been DBS checked.

There is free parking at the address.