Counsellor profile
Karl Graham, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 399997
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-centred listening
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Karl
Karl Graham is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. He works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation issues, and anger. He offers straightforward support for everyday pressures as well as more complex, ongoing struggles.
Karl keeps sessions practical and conversational. He listens to what is happening now, and helps people break down unhelpful patterns into small, manageable steps. He aims to help clients notice what triggers strong reactions and then try simple ways to respond differently.
His background includes substantial work with people facing substance issues, trauma and relationship strain. Over nearly a decade he has developed an approach that mixes talking therapies with goal-focused techniques. That means sessions commonly move between exploring thoughts and trying concrete strategies to change behaviours.
Karl uses a blend of client-centred listening alongside evidence-informed tools. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to challenge thought patterns, mindfulness to build attention to the present, and solution-focused work to set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing also features when change feels difficult or stuck.
Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, reduce reactivity, and rebuild everyday functioning. He supports practical steps such as sleep routines, coping plans for anger, and communication skills to reduce conflict. People who prefer clear, pragmatic sessions tend to find this approach helpful.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood. It helps people clarify their own priorities and notice what matters most in day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses structured exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and anger triggers.Karl typically blends these methods with mindfulness exercises to increase awareness of the present moment and with brief, solution-focused tasks to build forward momentum. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative step. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels workable, then try different tools and adjust as needed.
The therapist's profile does not specify exact online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are more practical. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises for video or audio work, and Karl aims to make online sessions as direct and action-oriented as his face-to-face work.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Karl works with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger and related concerns such as relationship strain and sleep difficulties.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, mixing listening with goal-focused strategies and short exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English to people outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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.