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Karen Drennan-McEwan, 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

Karen is a wonderful lady and I’m so grateful to have found her! I feel so listened to and cared for, and most importantly she is showing me that there is hope and I feel like I have someone fighting in my corner with me. Would absolutely recommend her if you are considering. I was only planning on doing therapy for a short time but I get so much value from my sessions with her and I feel she has so much still to teach me that it’s absolutely worth the investment for my mental health. I wish my words could do how I feel about her justice!

Reviewed August 2024

I have been having sessions with Karen for over 5 months. It has been nothing but an amazing experience. She is very knowledgeable in all types of therapy i need, i have suffered for a lot of years ( more than i realised after talking to Karen ) with anxiety, guilt, bereavement depression, self-doubt & severe overthinking, she has opened up my mind to the way i think and why i do this & put coping tools in place that really help me get through the difficult times, i have also had a lot things happen in my personal life while i have been seeing Karen and she has been very good at making me realise it is ok not to feel ok at times & made me look at situations more evenly than the usual hard times i give myself. She is one of life's genuinely good people & nothing is ever too much trouble, she is a great listener when needed but will also make you stop and think about things when it is the right time. I really can't recommend her enough she has changed my life, i only wish i had found her earlier

Reviewed July 2024

More about Karen

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

I am licensed in the UK with some 5 years of professional work experience. I help people with stress, chronic stress, worry and anxiety including Social Anxiety Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic, panic attacks, Panic Disorder and phobias, depression, grief and loss and rebuilding motivation, confidence, self esteem and life purpose. I have a particular area of expertise in helping clients with chronic illnesses including autoimmune conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia and in particular Lupus (SLE). I have personal experience and am an author on the subject of lupus with a book five star rated on Amazon. I provide my clients with a safe, totally compassionate, confidential environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am an integrated, solution focused, evidence based therapist which means that I have a whole toolbox of methods and techniques to help my clients get better. It can take a great deal of courage to take concrete steps towards change and to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here with my skills and knowledge to guide, support & empower you to feel better.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Chronic pain, illness, and disability Emptiness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Self-love Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · KD00P05 · Expires December 2024

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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Karen Drennan-McEwan

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

Overall rating:

5.0

9 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Anxiety Caring Understanding Wonderful Amazing Grateful Helped Insightful

Karen is a wonderful lady and I’m so grateful to have found her! I feel so listened to and cared for, and most importantly she is showing me that there is hope and I feel like I have someone fighting in my corner with me. Would absolutely recommend her if you are considering. I was only planning on doing therapy for a short time but I get so much value from my sessions with her and I feel she has so much still to teach me that it’s absolutely worth the investment for my mental health. I wish my words could do how I feel about her justice!

Reviewed August 2024

I have been having sessions with Karen for over 5 months. It has been nothing but an amazing experience. She is very knowledgeable in all types of therapy i need, i have suffered for a lot of years ( more than i realised after talking to Karen ) with anxiety, guilt, bereavement depression, self-doubt & severe overthinking, she has opened up my mind to the way i think and why i do this & put coping tools in place that really help me get through the difficult times, i have also had a lot things happen in my personal life while i have been seeing Karen and she has been very good at making me realise it is ok not to feel ok at times & made me look at situations more evenly than the usual hard times i give myself. She is one of life's genuinely good people & nothing is ever too much trouble, she is a great listener when needed but will also make you stop and think about things when it is the right time. I really can't recommend her enough she has changed my life, i only wish i had found her earlier

Reviewed July 2024

Have found Karen very supportive through some major life transitions and supporting me with my grief.

Reviewed July 2024

Karen has a lovely nature, kind and understanding. She really listens to me and remembers everything we talk about in great detail. I feel very supported by her and lucky that I matched with her. She is full of wisdom and offers sound advice when asked for it.

Reviewed June 2024

Karen has been my first ever therapist, and it has been a wonderful experience. She is incredibly kind, gentle and caring. She has been a great introduction to therapy.

Reviewed April 2024

Karen is a very understanding and caring therapist, she has a great manner & seems to know when its time to hold back and take it steady & then when to introduce a new aspect into your sessions. Her methods are working well with me and i feel i am making some progress even after only 3 sessions. Sometimes i need to get everything off my chest & other times i struggle to deal or cope with talking , she is very good at noticing these changes and adapts the session accordingly. Straight away i feel i could open up to her and be emotional and show how i felt & as a man thats so important. I would highly recommend her, its taken me a long time to take this journey and realise i need a lot of help & i have been lucky to find Karen so early on to help me through some very difficult times already . Her techniques seem very simple and sometimes i was sceptical but now i am putting them into practice i can see how very useful they are to get me through these dark days and to feeling a lot better about myself after all these years. I know i can put my full trust in her and that is a big comfort.

Reviewed February 2024

I have been having therapy with Karen for around 9 months and have only positive things to say about her. She has always been very respectful and validating while also calling me out on behaviours and thought processes that are potentially damaging. Together, we have managed to unpack root causes of my anxiety in addition to discussing and training coping mechanisms for anxious situations or panic attacks and I truly feel like it has made a large difference to me.

Reviewed February 2024

Very kind and thoughtful and professional throughout the therapy.

Reviewed February 2024

I immediately bonded with Karen and her insightful thoughts that helped me find some clarity. I am looking forward to working with Karen towards my goal.

Reviewed June 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Drennan-McEwan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Drennan-McEwan 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 Drennan-McEwan speak?

Karen Drennan-McEwan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Drennan-McEwan have?

Karen Drennan-McEwan has 5 years of experience.

Where is Karen Drennan-McEwan licensed to practice?

Karen Drennan-McEwan is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Karen Drennan-McEwan accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Karen Drennan-McEwan 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 Drennan-McEwan offer?

Karen Drennan-McEwan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karen Drennan-McEwan?

Karen Drennan-McEwan 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 Drennan-McEwan?

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