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Karen Bland, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 9 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

Only a couple of sessions in but feel comfortable and positive working with Karen. I find the sessions very useful and appreciate the different ways Karen helps me see things

Reviewed August 2024

After just four sessions with Karen I feel a strong sense of trust and understanding for and with her. She truly listen to what I’m saying, and she ask really profound questions. I feel so heard, seen and safe in our sessions, so I would truly recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Karen

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

I am licensed in the UK with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma, and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I utilise techniques such as The MAP Method which is a neuro-science based method really effective for creating positive change.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Abandonment Attachment issues Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS13-00064 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Karen Bland

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

9 reviews

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Clients mention: Wonderful Grateful Helped Recommend Supportive Understanding Attentive Comfortable Compassion Fantastic

Only a couple of sessions in but feel comfortable and positive working with Karen. I find the sessions very useful and appreciate the different ways Karen helps me see things

Reviewed August 2024

After just four sessions with Karen I feel a strong sense of trust and understanding for and with her. She truly listen to what I’m saying, and she ask really profound questions. I feel so heard, seen and safe in our sessions, so I would truly recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed November 2023

Karen entered my life during an active crisis and guided me through the accompanying immediate highs and lows. She was there for me all the way, being compassionate, reasonable and simply a wonderful person. As the active crisis calmed down, Karen worked with on my personal development, guiding me to see and experience myself clearly. I'll be always grateful for her work.

Reviewed June 2023

I have only been dealing with Karen a short while but the service she has provided has been constructive and beneficial to me dealing with my anger issues..

Reviewed March 2023

Wonderful therapist, wonderful experience finally doing this, it’s helping me so much: Karen is a very supportive and genuine person, I feel like I am really benefiting from my therapy sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen has been a fantastic support to me, navigating a balance between gentle encouragement and good understanding of the many other pressures on my time. I have felt understood, accepted, empowered and cheered along by Karen. It has been absolutely brilliant that she responds promptly to journal entries and is there to reach out to when those uneasy feelings are occurring.

Reviewed November 2022

Karen is simply wonderful. She did not only help me to navigate current difficult times, but simultaneously supported me grow as a person in so many ways. I am so grateful to have her in my life.

Reviewed November 2022

I found the sessions wirh Karen very helpful. She was very attentive to my issues and was listening carefully. She is really compassionate and provides the right tools and techniques that one can use to overcome any type of difficulties. It was really worth having Karen as my therapist, I am really pleased with the result I managed to achieve with her guidance!

Reviewed November 2022

I am very happy with my therapist Karen Bland. She is very kind, loving and listens to everything I say with compassion. She has already helped me so much in such a short time. I trust her. Right from the start she gave me the feeling that I can share everything with her and so I did-I opened up and wrote her everything that was heavy on my chest. I got the most compassionate and supportive message back from her within few hours. What has helped me a lot was her sensitive approach towards me. She invited me to share whatever I felt ready to share but never pushed or triggered me with topics that I wasn’t ready to open up to . Like I said, I trust her and feel very supported by her . I can recommend her from the bottom of my heart.

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Bland offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Bland works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karen Bland speak?

Karen Bland speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Bland have?

Karen Bland has 9 years of experience.

Where is Karen Bland licensed to practice?

Karen Bland is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Karen Bland accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Karen Bland does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karen Bland offer?

Karen Bland offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Karen Bland?

Karen Bland can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karen Bland?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.