Karen Bannerman, BACP

Karen Bannerman offers calm, practical support for people facing big life questions. She welcomes those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and changes that come with midlife. Karen aims to make the first steps straightforward and clear for someone who feels overwhelmed.

With 25 years of experience in the United Kingdom, Karen holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on helping people talk through difficult feelings and make manageable changes. Sessions are aimed at helping someone find clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and a stronger sense of direction.

Her way of working tends to be warm and listening-led. Karen pays attention to personal history and how it shapes current patterns. Together she and the client spot small, practical steps to lessen distress and rebuild confidence.

Karen uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. These include attachment-based ideas about relationships, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. She draws on this range to match what the client needs rather than following one set method.

When other help would be useful, Karen will signpost to appropriate agencies or organisations. To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment and then discuss goals and practical arrangements with her directly.

How therapeutic approaches guide online support

Attachment-based work explores how past relationship patterns shape how someone connects now, helping with trust, intimacy and repeated difficulties. Client-centred counselling places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions, with active listening and reflection to help someone feel heard and clearer about their choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify what feels most useful. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adapting the plan to match the client’s goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and removing travel time so check-ins can be shorter or more frequent when needed. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Registered or accredited professionals aim to tailor sessions to everyday life demands while supporting steady progress.