Karen Hough, BACP
Compassionate BACP-credentialed therapist for life challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family help
- Trauma and depression care
About Karen Hough
Karen Hough is a United Kingdom-based therapist with four years of professional experience and a BACP credential - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, and has also worked with addiction-related concerns. Her practice pays close attention to both immediate symptoms and underlying patterns, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients find practical ways forward.
Karen creates an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can name and explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel achievable, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin, and she works collaboratively with each person to shape goals and the pace of change. Whether someone needs help with everyday stress, navigating relationships, processing difficult life events, or addressing longer-term mood and trauma-related issues, Karen tailors her approach to each client’s needs and circumstances.
Available to both local and international clients, Karen offers flexible ways to meet so people can access support in formats that suit their lives. She encourages anyone considering therapy to reach out and take that first step toward greater wellbeing.
Karen creates an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can name and explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel achievable, acknowledging the courage it takes to begin, and she works collaboratively with each person to shape goals and the pace of change. Whether someone needs help with everyday stress, navigating relationships, processing difficult life events, or addressing longer-term mood and trauma-related issues, Karen tailors her approach to each client’s needs and circumstances.
Available to both local and international clients, Karen offers flexible ways to meet so people can access support in formats that suit their lives. She encourages anyone considering therapy to reach out and take that first step toward greater wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Hough have?
Karen Hough has 4 years of professional experience.
Is Karen Hough a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Karen Hough provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Hough located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Karen Hough as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Hough work with international clients?
Yes, Karen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Hough cost?
Costs 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.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach she employs uses skills-based methods to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns - useful for stress, anxiety, and low mood by building coping strategies and clearer problem-solving skills.For clients affected by trauma or abuse, Karen applies trauma-informed methods that gently support processing difficult experiences and reducing their day-to-day impact, helping restore a sense of stability and safety in everyday life. She also uses relational and family-oriented techniques to address conflicts and patterns within relationships, working with clients to improve communication, boundaries, and mutual understanding.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy with Karen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible appointment options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. This makes it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, so clients can focus on their progress in a way that suits their life.