Karen Taylor
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About me
Sharing experiences and feelings, within a therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity for self-awareness and self-exploration.
I am committed to providing an empathetic, inclusive and non-judgmental environment in which our therapeutic relationship can grow.
I have worked in a number of voluntary organisations, including Care For The Carers and CRUSE Bereavement Care. I also have a corporate background, which complements my work as a therapeutic counsellor.
By creating a safe supportive space we can work together to allow you to comfortably explore challenges which may be impacting your well-being.
Training, qualifications & experience
Sometimes in life we can feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed and it can be hard to make sense of difficult situations or feelings. I offer individual in-person and on-line therapeutic counselling to help you understand and deal with difficult and complex thoughts and feelings which may be holding you back.
Starting counselling for the first time, restarting counselling or even changing counsellors, may feel like a huge step into the unknown. I am here to support you every step of the way as you gain greater awareness of yourself, and others, and safely access feelings and options that may seem out of reach now.
As a counselling therapist I offer a space where you can talk freely about what is troubling you or on your mind. Working at your pace in a non-judgemental, attentive and respectful way as we explore unhelpful thinking or behaviours, significant events or early experiences to facilitate changes towards a happier and more fulfilled life.
I have a UKATA Diploma in Transactional Analysis Practice, and I have have also studied with the National Centre for Eating Disorders and achieved the Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders Diploma
Member organisations
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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.
UKATA (formally the Institute of Transactional Analysis) is the national UK Transactional Analysis organisation representing all fields of TA theory and practice. TA can be used as an effective tool in a wide range of contexts such as: personal development, management, coaching, counselling, psychotherapy, teaching, education, parenting and more.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Contracted sessions last 50 minutes (the therapeutic hour)
When I work
Please call or message me for information on my availability.
