Karen Ball, BACP

Karen Ball is an experienced counsellor who has practised for 13 years. She holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and trained on a BSc (Hons) degree course in Integral Counselling at Anglia Ruskin University. Karen welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed or facing big life changes. She also addresses relationship strains, addictions, parenting stress and issues around intimacy and jealousy.

Her work is practical and person-focused. She uses an integrative approach, matching methods to each person rather than sticking to a single model. Sessions often involve talking things through, noticing patterns, and trying out small changes that feel manageable.

Karen also offers creative options for those who find words hard to use. Creative therapy can help express emotions and work through difficult experiences in different ways. She provides supervision and personal therapy for fellow counsellors, trainees and other health professionals.

Her background includes training as a Relate-trained counsellor for couples work and specialist practice in bereavement and loss. That includes many kinds of loss, such as pets, careers or lifestyle changes. She aims to help people make choices, build coping skills and find new ways forward.

Sessions are delivered from her practice in the United Kingdom. If someone prefers a mix of talking and creative work, or wants support with stress, trauma, ADHD or relationship concerns, Karen adapts her approach to their needs.

How Karen’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers. It suits those who need space to talk through feelings and make personal choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and supports practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness Therapy emphasises simple present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations to reduce reactivity and improve coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit. She adapts pace and style as therapy progresses, checking in to see what helps and what needs adjusting.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote work useful because it can fit into busy days, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer mixing creative exercises and talking, which can be adapted for remote conversations. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often tailor practical arrangements to make sessions manageable alongside work, family or care commitments.