Karen Crooks, BACP

Compassionate BACP-registered UK therapist

Strengths-based support
Trauma-informed care
Flexible online sessions

About Karen Crooks

Karen Crooks is a UK-based therapist with BACP accreditation and three years of professional experience. She approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life, and she looks for strengths that can be mobilized to face current challenges. Karen values the courage involved in reaching out for support and frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process aimed at increasing well-being and satisfaction in life.

Her style emphasizes respect, active listening, and practical strategies that build on a client’s existing resources. Karen explains the therapeutic options clearly and works alongside clients to set achievable goals, step by step. Whether someone is coping with a specific difficulty or navigating a broader life change, she focuses on empowering individuals to make meaningful progress at a pace that feels manageable.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

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 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, 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 phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Crooks have?

Karen Crooks has 3 years of professional experience.

Is Karen Crooks a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which is a recognised UK professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists. Specific registration details were not provided.

In which languages does Karen Crooks provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Karen Crooks located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Karen Crooks as my therapist?

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

Does Karen Crooks work with international clients?

Yes, Karen Crooks works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Crooks 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, please 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 and online support

Karen often integrates Mindfulness Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into online work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding techniques that help reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness, which can be useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and everyday overwhelm. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing experiences in a paced way, with techniques that aim to reduce the intensity of trauma-related responses and improve coping in daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Karen works with clients to identify their needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods so the work feels manageable and relevant. This partnership helps clients try approaches and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives and for people living in different locations. Sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients choose formats that suit their comfort and schedule. Registered professionals can deliver effective, goal-oriented support through these options, making it easier to maintain continuity and build momentum in therapy.

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