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Karen Hough

Therapist

Karen Hough

BACP

United Kingdom · 4+ years of experience

Experienced BACP counsellor supporting everyday struggles

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Step 1

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Trauma and depression

About Karen

Karen Hough is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. She speaks English and accepts international clients.

Karen aims to make the first step feel manageable. She works to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can say what they think and feel. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and finding practical ways forward.

In practice she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address everyday struggles and deeper patterns. That might mean looking at how current problems connect to past experiences, learning ways to reduce anxiety, or working on communication in close relationships. She tailors the approach to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

She also works with a range of additional concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image, and codependency. Conversations can cover both immediate coping strategies and longer-term change.

To begin, readers are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire. Karen will then schedule sessions according to her availability and the process moves forward from there.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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How evidence-based approaches work online

Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and life difficulties. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then practising alternative ways of responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach looks at how past experiences shape current relationships and attachment, helping people notice patterns and try different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will explore a person’s goals, needs and preferences and collaborate on a plan. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus as therapy progresses so it fits the individual.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer a way to maintain continuity when circumstances change. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, or reduce the need to be on camera if quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable. Confirm the exact session formats offered when you schedule to ensure they meet your needs.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Karen help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Karen aims for an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak freely. She listens, helps clarify priorities, and uses practical steps alongside reflective work to address problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients. Confirm suitability for your country before scheduling.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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