Karen Bannerman, BACP

Karen Bannerman is a UK-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with clients facing stress and anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties and family conflict, and she has experience working with couples, young people and whole families. Karen holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom that indicates adherence to recognised standards of practice.

In her practice she focuses on creating an open, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings honestly. She aims to treat every person with respect and dignity and encourages contact to discuss individual needs and goals. If a situation requires more specialist intervention, Karen will offer clear signposting to an appropriate agency or organisation to ensure clients receive the right level of support.

Therapeutic approaches offered through online care

Karen draws on attachment-based approaches to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of relating. This work helps people understand attachment needs and build more secure ways of connecting, particularly when relationship difficulties or abandonment issues are present.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening without judgment and supporting clients to find their own solutions. This gentle, collaborative style is useful for people seeking a respectful space to process emotions and clarify personal goals.

Additionally, Karen employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help identify and gently challenge unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. CBT can be practical for managing anxiety, low mood and stress by developing new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Karen works together with clients to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts recommendations as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible, allowing people to engage from home or work and to choose the format that fits their life and comfort level. Registered professionals can deliver the same thoughtful, collaborative care through these remote options.