Karen Yuen, BACP
Karen Yuen is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +5 more
About Karen
Karen Yuen is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She brings a calm, listening style and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Karen often helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult life changes.
Her approach centres on client-centred work, where the person sets the pace and priorities. She also uses trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate to address painful memories and past abuse.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and focused on what matters to the individual. Karen pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes beliefs and behaviour. As a British East Asian woman who has lived in several countries, she listens for how culture, family and upbringing influence current feelings and choices.
This helps people untangle long-standing patterns and build clearer understanding. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try new responses, and practise skills such as breathing exercises, body awareness and mindfulness. Work can be short term or longer, depending on what the person needs.
The emphasis is on steady, honest exploration rather than quick fixes. She trained in counselling and therapeutic studies and holds a BACP registration. Karen has experience in NHS Direct, low-cost community services and spiritual settings, and draws on a range of tools to suit each person’s goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406030 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Multicultural concerns
- Women's issues
Approaches Karen lists
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Online support
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, helps people process traumatic memories by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall. In remote sessions it is adapted so the person can do the necessary movements or alternatives while the counsellor guides the sequence and supports processing.
Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to reduce the hold of past harm on present life. It helps people name the impact of trauma, learn grounding strategies and practise new ways of responding to triggers. Online work can combine talking, grounding exercises and movement-based practices to manage strong emotions as they arise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and any worries, then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as the person makes progress.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls let people read facial cues and use visual exercises, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when video is difficult, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or moments when typing feels safer. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments while still getting consistent emotional support from registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Karen help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family-related concerns, low self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach to therapy?
Therapy is client-centred and paced by the person. She combines trauma-focused work and EMDR when suitable, alongside practical tools like mindfulness and breathwork.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience across NHS Direct, community low-cost services and spiritual settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom and adheres to the BACP Code of Conduct and Ethical Framework.
Which languages are used in sessions and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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