Counselling & Psychotherapy - Central Manchester & Online
A warm welcome, I'm delighted you visited, you have taken an important step on this journey.
Life can feel demanding, fast-paced, and full of expectations. Many people find themselves trying to keep up - managing responsibilities, meeting others’ needs, and ticking boxes - while feeling quietly disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of step with themselves.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, yet internally feel self-critical, uncertain, frustrated or exhausted by the effort of being who you think you should be. These experiences are not personal failings, but often understandable responses to the pressures of modern life and relationships.
You might recognise yourself in patterns such as:
- People-pleasing or over-responsibility for others’ feelings, often at the expense of your own
- Perfectionism and self-criticism, driven by high or harsh inner standards
- Difficulty setting boundaries, leading to imbalance or resentment in relationships
- Masking or hiding parts of yourself to feel accepted or avoid conflict
- Living according to external expectations, comparison, or a sense of needing to keep up
- Fear-based or autopilot ways of living, disconnected from what you truly value or want
Over time, these ways of coping can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, unsure of their direction, or lacking confidence - even when life appears “fine” from the outside.
If this feels familiar, you’re welcome to enquire about working together.
How I work
I take an understanding-led approach, seeing many struggles as human responses to life’s experiences and pressures rather than personal shortcomings. Through reflection, theory, and psychoeducation, I support you to make sense of what’s happening for you - how certain patterns may have developed, why they persist, and how they might be changed.
This understanding often reduces self-blame and creates a greater sense of choice, agency, and control. Change is approached with care and at your own pace, helping you reconnect with who you are and move towards living in a way that feels more authentic, grounded, and sustainable.
I look forward to speaking with you. Karen.
''Am I living in a way which is deeply satisfying to me and which truly expresses me''? Carl R Rogers
* low mood * depression * stress * anxiety * worry / fearful thinking * life balance * work related stress/burnout * career * life direction * confidence /self-esteem * feelings of inadequacy * shame * self=criticism * feeling lost * putting others first / people pleasing * loss* bereavement *
...or maybe you just do not feel like yourself?
What kind of therapist am I?
I am passionate in supporting my clients to grow in confidence to live an authentic life that is true to your needs. You can expect a space without judgement, but curiosity to understand and attend to the most difficult thiings presenting in your life. You can expect the support of someone open, warm and kind, with fierce compassion to be with you on your journey. I am proud of the work I do, I care a lot about it, and I am invested into each and every journey I share, which is a privelage thanks to the trust of my clients. I love that I can continue to learn and grow in my role - this drives my thirst for knowledge in the form of ongoing professional development, as well as my quest to support my clients to the best of my ability. I have regular supervision, and I hold professional insurance cover for my practice. I hold accredited member status from BACP, having completed a rigorous assessment process. This is the gold standard for practitioners who demonstrate high standards of knowledge, experience and development in counselling and psychotherapy.
* Someone who is non-judgemental, supportive and open-minded.
* Someone who welcomes the opportunity to work with cultural differences and diversity.
* Someone who can offer you a welcoming and reflective space in which you can be heard.
* Someone who is sensitive but can challenge you when appropriate.
* Someone who can assist with insight into yourself and your feelings.
* Someone who understands the importance of being heard and understood.
* Someone who cares and is passionate about helping others to create positive change.
* Someone who is suitably qualified and is committed to continued professional development.
* Someone who has an understanding of wider societal issues that may contribute.
Accessibility and parking
I offer a Telephone Counselling or Online Counselling (Zoom) for people who find it difficult to attend sessions in person.
Memberships:
* BACP (Accredited)
* GHR Registered (Accredited)
* Anxiety UK Approved Therapist
Key words: Counselling Manchester - Counsellor Central Manchester - Therapy Manchester - Therapist Manchester - Online Counselling - Online Therapy
