Karen Bannerman , BACP

Karen Bannerman is a UK-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional experience and membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, relationship difficulties, and family conflicts, working with couples, young people, and whole family systems.

Her practice focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. She works collaboratively to help people speak openly about what matters to them and to identify practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Individuals are treated with respect and dignity at all times, and when a situation would benefit from more specialist input she will signpost to an appropriate agency or organisation and assist with next steps.

Karen connects with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy and identity. She offers a calm, steady approach aimed at helping people find clarity, build coping skills, and restore more satisfying relationships in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It helps people explore connection patterns, address issues of abandonment or trust, and improve emotional bonds in intimate and family relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client sets the pace. It supports people who are seeking acceptance, clearer self-understanding, and practical ways to manage life changes or low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and coping with everyday challenges by developing new strategies and skills.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic work. Karen collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to find the right balance.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, accommodate varied schedules, and offer continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult or impractical.