Counsellor profile
Karen Bannerman, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 377104
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Karen
Karen Bannerman is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 25 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain and anger. She also supports people facing trauma, grief, addictions and changes in life circumstances.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She uses client-centred methods to listen first and understand what matters most. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to help spot patterns of thinking and behaviour that feed frustration and resentment.
Attachment-informed thinking appears in her work when relationships and intimacy are the focus. That helps people understand long-standing patterns that affect how they relate to partners and close others. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to look at earlier life experiences that influence current reactions.
Mindfulness techniques are offered as practical tools for managing intensity and lowering reactivity. These are short exercises you can use between sessions to steady your mood and attention.
She aims to treat people with respect and dignity and will suggest an alternative agency or organisation if a different level of support seems appropriate. Sessions and next steps begin by discussing what you want to work on and how you prefer to proceed.
Before booking, confirm the current session formats and practical details so you know how best to fit therapy into your life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Karen commonly draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy when meeting people online. Client-centred work means the therapist listens and helps you set the pace and focus. It suits people who want a steady conversation about what feels most pressing. CBT is practical and task-focused; it helps with patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep anger and anxiety active.She may also use attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. That approach is useful when anger ties into intimacy, trust or ongoing communication problems. Together you will decide which approaches feel most relevant for your situation, and the therapist will adjust the mix as your goals become clearer.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not spell them out here. When online sessions are supported they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone appointments use less bandwidth and video meetings allow face-to-face conversation; check which of these options are offered so you can choose what works for your routine and surroundings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She works with adults managing snapping, building resentment, or anger linked to relationships and work stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and conversational. She listens first, then uses practical techniques drawn from CBT and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions online or from abroad?
She does not accept international clients. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know whether online options are available.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.