I have only had two meetings with Karen and I had never been to therapy before, so far everything is going great and progress is being made, highly recommended.
Karen Martin, BACP
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 6 reviews
- Great news, Karen is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Very supportive and helpful. Learned a lot of tips.
More about Karen
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist living in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. People struggling with loss and those wanting to find a sense of purpose. The outcome being that you will gain a better more fulfilling life on your own terms. I strongly believe that no one should be suffering with issues they can’t resolve alone. Working with adults to get stability and balance back in their life. I support through improving self - awareness and clients emotional regulation using talk therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and EMDR (a powerful modality for clients dealing with historical trauma ).
Using a client centred approach together we will explore the journey that brought you to therapy. Working besides you to look at beliefs which may not be serving you so together we can delve into alternate ways in dealing with situations in life. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Knowing that the first steps into therapy are the hardest, together we will work to support and empower you moving forward with your life.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 401287 · Expires August 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Karen Martin
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I have only had two meetings with Karen and I had never been to therapy before, so far everything is going great and progress is being made, highly recommended.
Very supportive and helpful. Learned a lot of tips.
Working with Karen has been very enlightening and empowering. She takes me to levels beyonds my preconceptions that I didn't realise was there and is skilled in working with my ADHD, not 'managing' or tolerating it, I can fully remove my mask in sessions without concern of judgement.
So far she has helped me tremendously. Karen has opened my mind up to ways to process things I never knew existed. I look forward to the next time
Enjoyed meeting Karen tonight. Didn’t quite know what to expect but immediately felt comfortable and confident with Karen as my therapist and found it easy talking to her.
I was very skeptical regarding psychotherapy online, but decided to give it a try in the moment of distress. Karen’s professionalism exceeded all of my expectations. She is highly organized, efficient, responsive when it comes to organizational part of the therapy. As regards the content - she is extremely perceptive and provides a highly effective support and help
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Martin offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Martin 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 Martin speak?
Karen Martin speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Martin have?
Karen Martin has 4 years of experience.
Where is Karen Martin licensed to practice?
Karen Martin is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Karen Martin accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Karen Martin accepts 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 Martin offer?
Karen Martin offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Karen Martin?
Karen Martin 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 Martin?
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.