Karen Prescod

I'm an experienced, bacp-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist; warm and caring - here to listen, understand, and support you with your concerns.

For the past 13+ years working as a counsellor, I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including bereavement, loss and grief, relationship problems, mental health concerns, substance use, reduction and recovery, anxiety, stress and worry, exam pressure and deadlines, abuse, depression, self-esteem, self-image and self-worth, low confidence, sleep problems, chronic conditions, and pain.

You may be looking to make some changes to your life, or have a dilemma to talk through. Maybe you've lost someone close, feel isolated, stressed, anxious or depressed, or are having difficulty with relationships, or feeling burned out at work. Perhaps you're trying to make sense of something that's going around in your head, needing support around your adoption, or have a problem or concern that's preventing you from moving forward.

Sometimes people are fearful of speaking about their feelings or showing emotion.  Please be reassured that this is a normal part of therapy and the healing process and will be welcomed sensitively. I can provide you with a safe confidential place to speak honestly and openly, with someone neutral and non-judgemental.

I'm about empathy - seeing things from your viewpoint - and working to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable enough to be yourself.

Some people may think that asking for help is a weakness - I believe that it's a strength and I'm here to support you. I always promote self-care to help increase self-worth. I'm quite interactive, so you'll get much more than 'hmms' and 'uh-huhs'.

We will work at your pace, and you choose the focus of the sessions. I have 'broad shoulders', am not easily shocked, and never judge whatever clients choose to share with me.

Where I practice

You'll find me in my welcoming and tranquil home-counselling room, offering online video-conferencing, telephone, and Face-To-Face therapy.  I can come to yours if you prefer (Pencoed CF35 only).

Weekday session fees are £50 per hour (8am-8pm); some Saturday mornings are also available.  Pencoed home visits are £60 per hour, and concessions are £40 per hour. 

Response time: Is fast - usually within a couple of hours between 8am and 6pm - so please be reassured that I will get back to you asap.  Please let me know if you are a private healthcare or Employee Assistance Programme member.

Availability: I see clients 5 days a week, plus occasional Saturdays.  Sessions usually start on a weekly basis but can then change to fortnightly, monthly, or check-ins. Appointments can be flexible to fit in with your schedule.

Before your first session: We will have usually spoken on the phone to arrange your first appointment. I email (or post) a Welcome Pack for you to complete, sign, and return before your first session.  This provides clarification on how I work, and what to expect.  Please feel free to ask any questions at any time.

What to expect on the first session: Our initial meeting will include talking through your completed welcome pack forms.  This will offer an opportunity to explore your reason/s for coming to counselling at this time, any changes you'd like to make, and goals or aims you may have.  If you have not been able to complete your welcome pack forms, we can do this at the start of your first session. 

The majority of this first session - and then all the subsequent ones - are for you to speak about whatever you choose to share. I'll manage the time, and let you know when we are approaching the end of the session. Sessions are usually 55-60 minutes therapy, with additional time to make your payment and rebook.

Counsellors are very aware of how it feels to start therapy, so do understand that you may feel anxious or nervous when considering sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Please note that I have two rescue Patterdales.  If you'd rather not see them when we are working online, or if you'd like to meet them if we are working in-person face-to-face, just let me know.

Making contact: Please get in touch for a free telephone consultation, more information or to make a booking.

• Email me directly from this page.
• Call or text 07486 880121
• Click on my Facebook page Karen Prescod - KarenCounselling
• See my website https://karencounselling.co.uk/

Thank you for reading my profile.  Let me help you be your best you!

• Please note that I do offer relationship counselling but not couples' counselling, and I'm not a CBT-specialist.

I offer online video-calling, telephone, and in-person/face-to-face counselling.  All daytime sessions 8am-8pm are £50 per hour, and some Saturday mornings are also available.  I have very limited availability on early evening and evening appointments.

Pencoed (CF35) home visits are £60 per hour.  My counselling-student and low-income fee is £40 per hour.

*Please note that appointments are 'reserved only' until full payment is made by bank transfer or card; this will confirm your booking*. 

Gift cards are available, but all client work and information will remain confidential and the recipients must want to access therapy for themselves.

Terms and conditions: There is a non-refundable fee policy for cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment time, so please give as much notice as possible to avoid this happening.

Confidentiality exclusion: significant harm or risk to life may need to be shared.

Factual notes and client contacts are stored securely in line with GDPR guidance.

Concessions as above: £40 per hour - please ask for more information.

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

I'm experienced and qualified to work online and on the telephone as well as Face-To-Face, and am a BACP-accredited counsellor/psychotherapist.