Karen Bannerman, BACP

Experienced UK therapist focusing on relationships and trauma

25 years experience
Couples and family work
Trauma and attachment focus

About Karen Bannerman

Karen Bannerman is a UK-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional practice, offering wide-ranging experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship difficulties, and family conflicts. She has worked with couples, young people, and whole families, drawing on a range of clinical approaches including attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychodynamic methods, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems. Karen’s professional affiliation is with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a UK body that sets standards for counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Her approach emphasizes creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly. She aims to help clients explore patterns in relationships and attachment, process traumatic or painful experiences, and develop practical strategies for coping with life changes and everyday stresses. When a client’s needs point to a different or more specialist service, Karen will signpost to an appropriate agency or organisation to help them access the right support.

Karen practices in English and brings a calm, attentive style informed by decades of clinical work. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients, and she does not work with international clients at this time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Bannerman have?

Karen Bannerman has 25 years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

Is Karen Bannerman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

In which languages does Karen Bannerman provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Karen Bannerman located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Karen Bannerman as my therapist?

Therapy sessions can be offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. However, Karen Bannerman is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Karen Bannerman work with international clients?

No. Karen Bannerman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Bannerman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page. Please note that Karen is not accepting new clients at this time.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is typically quick and straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or messaging. As noted above, Karen Bannerman is not currently accepting new clients, so she may not be available to take new appointments.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can genuinely help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, people often find online therapy to be a helpful option that can address the same kinds of issues seen in traditional in-person work.

One major advantage is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographical constraints.

Licensed professionals provide remote therapy and many practitioners allow clients to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For those weighing whether online therapy is right for them, considering convenience, communication style preference, and the nature of the concerns to be addressed can help guide the decision.

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