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Karen Atwill, BACP

Experienced UK couples and family therapist
  • BACP registered professional
  • Relate trained couples therapist
  • Family systems approach

About Karen Atwill

Karen Atwill is a UK-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and parenting concerns. She combines years of hands-on work with a warm, nonjudgmental stance to help individuals and families explore difficult feelings and make practical changes. Karen prioritizes creating an open atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be expressed freely and where people feel empowered to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She is BACP registered - a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings specialist training in couple and family work. Karen is Relate trained and has many years of experience working with couples, and she is trained by the Institute of Family Therapy to work systemically with families seeking resolution during periods of conflict. Her approach is collaborative and supportive, aimed at helping clients increase understanding, repair connections, and build new ways of relating.

Clients work with Karen to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns, with the therapist offering steady guidance and encouragement as clients navigate change. She focuses on practical tools and emotional insight to support lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Atwill have?

Karen Atwill has 25 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

Is Karen Atwill a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Karen Atwill provide therapy?

Therapy is offered in English.

Where is Karen Atwill located?

Karen Atwill is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Karen Atwill as my therapist?

You can work with Karen Atwill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karen Atwill work with international clients?

Yes, Karen Atwill works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Atwill 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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Connection



Karen draws on client-centered therapy, Jungian therapy, and mindfulness therapy to support people in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the client leads the pace of work and explores personal goals - it helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Jungian therapy attends to personal meaning, patterns, and deeper themes that shape a person’s life and can be useful for exploring identity, life purpose, and recurring relationship dynamics. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical attention and grounding skills to help manage overwhelming emotions and improve everyday coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Karen works collaboratively with clients and other registered professionals to identify the methods that best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, fit sessions into daily life, and access therapists from different locations while working toward meaningful change.

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