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Karen Crooks, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 10 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Karen is a great advisor, listener, and helping me get to the bottom of my trauma. Truly appreciate all her work!

Reviewed December 2024

Karen has been extremely helpful, kind, empathetic yet direct. She has guided me through some very challenges times in my life and her expertise and personality are top-notch.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Karen

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am credentialed in the UK with 1 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability 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 of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity 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 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 Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 399916 · Expires February 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, 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 Crooks

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

Overall rating:

4.5

10 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Confidence Helped Helping Listens Anxiety Easy Empathetic Grateful Helpful

Karen is a great advisor, listener, and helping me get to the bottom of my trauma. Truly appreciate all her work!

Reviewed December 2024

Karen has been extremely helpful, kind, empathetic yet direct. She has guided me through some very challenges times in my life and her expertise and personality are top-notch.

Reviewed November 2024

Karen reaches out when she hasn't heard from me for a while. She gives me confidence to believe in myself when I feel like no one else does. She provides a safe space for me to say things out loud that I don't feel like I could say to those who know me.

Reviewed November 2024

Karen always points out how much progress I made since I started therapy with her. I find it especially refreshing that you can feel the basic trust she has for her patients. There is no fear of her patients, she just has the confidence that with her competence she will help her patients (eventually). Kindness & Boundaries seems to be her motto for therapy and it is what makes her so special!

Reviewed August 2024

Getting assigned to Doctor Karen was one of the biggest blessings that have happened in my life regarding my mental health journey. From our very first session, she has been teaching me invaluable lessons which have helped me tackle mental hardships, taught me how to communicate my thoughts and feelings better, as well as improve myself as a person, and become a better daughter, sister, friend... She cares about her patients, is always on time, and is an avid note-taker. She is truly dedicated to helping others. And to me, personally, she has been a huge inspiration. I can only thank my lucky stars that the algorithm connected us. I am, and forever will be, grateful to her and everything she has done for me so far, and I have no intentions of stopping my sessions with her.

Reviewed May 2024

Karen Crooks is really a great fit for me and I think she would be for most people. I highly recommend!

Reviewed May 2024

She's a great therapist. She always listens, and she gives great explanation and new insights of the things I might not understand.

Reviewed January 2024

Listens carefully, gives you her full attention. Very pleasant to talk to.

Reviewed December 2023

Karen has been such a great support to me during a really difficult time. She understands exactly what my issues are and is so easy to talk to. I look forward to speaking to her each week.

Reviewed November 2023

I suffered a stroke and was feeling a lot of fear and anxiety. It was the most difficult time of my life but my sessions with Karen really helped me get through it. I can confidently say that I'm in a better place now than where I was when we started just a few weeks ago. Thank you so much!

Reviewed September 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Crooks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karen Crooks 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 Crooks speak?

Karen Crooks speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karen Crooks have?

Karen Crooks has 3 years of experience.

Where is Karen Crooks licensed to practice?

Karen Crooks is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Karen Crooks accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Karen Crooks 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."

How can I communicate with Karen Crooks?

Karen Crooks 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 Crooks?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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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.