Karen Sutton

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MBACP NCPS Accredited
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location_on Rayleigh, Essex, SS6
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About me

Hello, I’m Karen, a UK-based Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals and anyone facing daily challenges. My journey into therapy later in life has endowed me with rich life skills and deep empathy, allowing me to truly understand the unique experiences of those on the neurodiverse spectrum. I’m passionate about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your story and build resilience.

Using an integrative approach—including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Inner Child work—I tailor sessions to your unique needs. My warm, supportive style helps you manage anxiety, boost self-confidence, and transform everyday challenges into growth opportunities.

I offer flexible online across the UK and face to face sessions in my area. I am a member of BACP and an accredited member of NCPS.

Ready to take a positive step toward a balanced life?

Contact me today to schedule your session and start your journey toward well-being.

Training, qualifications & experience

L6 Advanced certificate in online and face-to-face supervision

Trauma-focused therapy

L5 Practitioner in CBT 

L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

UKATA TA101

CRUSE Training

Counselling Children and Young People

Online and Telephone Counselling

I work with a variety of people from all walks of life. I truly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy to help us deal with everyday situations, which in turn can become very stressful and, at times, overwhelming. I will work with you to help you overcome your anxieties using cognitive ways of thinking and getting the body to release the anxieties that are kept within the body by learning how to release them.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial online session

Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

I offer online sessions and face-to-face sessions.

My fees start from:

£50 per counselling hour for an individual.

£70 per counselling hour for couples.

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

If there is a time you are wanting please do not hesitate to ask.

Further information

I work with teenagers and adults and offer sessions via Zoom across the UK.

I am an Integrative Counsellor which means I use different therapeutic techniques to suit your needs. I am qualified to support you using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), and Inner Child work.

My approach is warm, calm, caring, and very supportive, working with you to feel at ease sharing your story and what you would like to achieve from our sessions.

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online

I offer integrative supervision usiing the Seven Eyed Model of Supervision (Robin Shohet and Peter Hawkins) .

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