Karen Brown Counselling and Psychotherapy Service BSc Hons. Reg MBACP

I worked with Karen over a period of around 18 months, initially for my health anxiety; however shortly after we began working together I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Karen supported me throughout my diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, helping me to come to terms with my illness and develop strategies to cope with the changes to my body and life in the aftermath. She supported me in dealing with the effects of treatment not just on myself, but on my family, and was able to guide me in supporting my autistic son during an incredibly difficult period for my family. Karen helped me to reconnect with my body, and also encouraged me to make more time for myself. She supported me negotiating new hours at work so that I was able to take some mental health time each week, and taught me breathing exercises which I still use to center myself whenever I feel a 'wobble'. I cannot recommend Karen highly enough.
Apr 15th, 2023

I do highly recommend Karen's services based on my own experience. Not only she helped me through a tough situation in my life, but she also provided me with the tools to be able to cope with the potential '' hurdles'' in the future. It was very easy to connect with her instantly, from the first session, Karen came across as a very understanding, approachable, not judgemental, open-minded person. Being able to talk openly from day one, means the results could be achieved from the first session. Thank you, Karen!
Oct 29th, 2022

From the first phone call I made after my nervous breakdown I knew Karen was the right person to help me, she put me at ease straight away! I worked with Karen for 15 months and she helped me with my aniexty and depression and many other issues such as my relationship, fear of the motorway after a near-death experience, a miscariage and grief to name a few. One thing Karen really helped me with the most was the death of my Sister and the guilt I had carried for year's. Karen is kind and patient, she even managed to make me laugh in my darkest days. She is a good listener and she is very good at getting you to look at things from a different perspective. I never felt judged and I have walked away liking myself a bit more and not feeling that I have to be the people pleaser I always had been. I highly recommend Karen and I am very grateful for all the help and support she has given me.
Oct 23rd, 2022

I spent about a year talking to Karen via a weekly video call and she was incredibly helpful. She has a relaxed manner which helped me feel at ease but is also extremely professional. Karen was very knowledgeable about my issues and was able to help me work through them as well as recommending methods I can use to cope in the future.
Aug 7th, 2022

I had counselling with Karen for a number of issues including depression and extreme anxiety. She has been absolutely excellent and I cant recommend her enough. She helped me cope, stabilise and improve during a scary and disorientating time for me. I could fit our online sessions around work and other commitments and the benefit that I have gained from Karen will last a lifetime. Thank you for everything Karen.
May 29th, 2022