Karen Harrisskitt

Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Accredited Member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), Member of EMDR Europe, Mental Health First Aider, ASIST Suicide Prevention First Aider, listed with the UK Mindfulness Network of Teachers, MCIPD, BA (Hons).

I have had a private practice since 2017 and worked within a wide range of organisations and schools including the NHS as lead staff counsellor, Relate and held voluntary roles with Place 2 Be in schools and Alliance. I am an approved psychotherapist with Bupa, Aviva, AXA, Health Assured, NEST (Network of Emergeny Services Therapists).

As a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher I have a strong belief in therapeutic practice and a real desire to help and support people through challenging and difficult times. I believe that change is constant in our lives and sometimes it can be difficult to cope with unwanted change, working with a counsellor/psychotherapist can be a way to navigate lifes challenges.

Prior to qualifying and working as a therapist and teaching mindfulness to individuals, groups and within businesses, I studied BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and have worked in the private sector holding various roles working in Human Resource Management, Training and Leadership Development. Deciding on a different direction following personal life experiences, I developed my skills and knowledge in counselling, mental health awareness in adults and youths and stress reduction and management. I am calm, caring and empathetic and have a desire to help people as a therapist or to develop their personal practice in mindfulness, and the immense benefits both can bring.

What Happens at Our First Session?

I understand that most people are apprehensive about attended a first session or starting a piece of work together. At your consultation session I will collect some personal details, we will start to discuss what brings you to therapy, your therapeutic needs and any goals you may have.

Consultation session(s) offer the opportunity to identify if we are a good fit to work together and also gives you the chance to ask any questions. If we are both comfortable continuing to work together, we can discuss and agree proposed number and frequency of sessions.

Why Client’s Attend Sessions

Therapy goals are broad and wide, and we will decide on your goals together. An example of hopes/goals may be a reduction in the symptoms associated with distressing experiences; increased positive thoughts and encouragement of healthy behaviours and habits, improved relationships, reduction in anxiety and low mood, space for reflection and self care, increased resilience, greater insight and understanding about yourself and others; to be heard, understood and not judged, growth in confidence, self esteem, calmness, positive mind-set and beliefs or to move forward from feelings of being “stuck”.