Karen Atwill, BACP

Karen blends client-centred work with narrative and mindfulness ideas so that conversations stay practical and grounded. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience, helping people feel heard and respected while they work through difficult feelings. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem, which can be useful for identity, shame and life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will talk about goals, try different ways of working and adjust methods to suit what feels helpful. That collaborative approach means methods can change as progress is made or new issues come up.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls work well for fuller conversations and non-verbal cues, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep continuity when life is changing.