- Focus on strengths
- Practical steps
- Mindful approach
About Karen
Karen Crooks is a counsellor who focuses on men’s wellbeing and helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and loss. She works with issues such as self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. Karen encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to take steady steps toward clearer days.
Karen uses straightforward, collaborative sessions where the client’s story leads the work. She sees therapy as a joint process and emphasises practical steps people can try between meetings. Sessions aim to be calm and focused, with plenty of time to talk through what matters most to the person sitting in the room.
Her background includes registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and three years of professional experience in the UK. Karen describes the first step into therapy as an act of courage and aims to provide steady support as people start to make changes.
Clinically she draws on mindfulness approaches to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. She also uses motivational interviewing to explore what drives change, and solution-focused work to identify small, practical steps forward. Trauma-informed methods are used when past harm affects daily life.
Clients can expect a practical, empathetic style that highlights strengths and small goals. Karen works in English and is open to working with people in the UK and internationally, helping them find ways to manage problems and move toward more satisfying routines and relationships.
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Karen uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without reacting automatically; this can reduce anxiety and improve sleep by building steady awareness. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen the reasons someone wants to change, which can help with addictions or finding direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try and when to adapt them. This makes sessions feel more tailored and practical rather than rigid.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow people to join from different locations, including international settings. It also lets sessions be shorter check-ins when that better suits someone’s schedule. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, often find that clear goals and regular check-ins help online therapy stay focused and useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Karen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, plus issues such as self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on the client's story, identifying strengths and testing small steps between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
Karen has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first meeting?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.