Karen Robson, BACP

Karen Robson is a licensed cognitive behavioural practitioner who brings a warm, practical approach to therapy. She qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in 2010 and is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Over her career she has worked across varied settings with people presenting a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, relationship and family concerns, stress-related difficulties and more.

Karen works in an integrated, client-led way, drawing on a range of skills, techniques and therapeutic modalities to suit each person she meets. She has experience supporting clients from childhood through adulthood and adapts her style to match the developmental needs and preferences of the individual. Creativity is a feature of her practice when it will benefit the client and support engagement.

Her work focuses on helping people increase self-awareness, recognise thoughts and triggers, set realistic goals and make positive changes. Karen aims to meet people with openness and without judgment, using collaboration to find the approach that best fits each situation. She supports clients through difficult and overwhelming times and encourages practical steps toward healing and forward movement.

Karen offers a compassionate, straightforward style intended to empower people to understand their feelings and build coping strategies for lasting change.

Approaches and online therapy with Karen Robson

Karen draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to support people in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on providing a respectful, accepting space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore feelings and values - it is useful for building insight, self-esteem and trusting the therapeutic relationship. CBT is a structured, practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn new skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress and behaviours related to addictions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which many people find useful for stress, anxiety and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and reach people who are far away or have mobility or scheduling constraints. These options offer flexibility in how and when to meet while allowing therapists to deliver consistent, evidence-informed support across different formats.