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Karen Mills, BACP

Compassionate integrative counsellor and CBT specialist
  • CBT specialist
  • Trauma and grief
  • Online sessions available

About Karen Mills

Karen Mills is a registered counsellor with BACP credentials who combines clinical training and practical strategies to help people through difficult periods. She works with teens and adults, offering a calm, supportive environment where anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, anger, and feelings of being stuck can be explored and understood. Her practice emphasises empathy, respect, and a collaborative stance that aims to uncover the strengths and insights a person already brings to the therapeutic process.

Karen specialises in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while practising as an integrative counsellor, blending techniques from several therapeutic models to create tailored plans for each client. She helps people make sense of why they think, feel, and behave as they do and provides practical tools and coping strategies designed to fit individual needs and goals. With five years of professional experience, Karen supports clients in developing new ways to manage stress, process trauma and loss, and improve relationships and self-understanding.

Based in the United Kingdom and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Karen offers a welcoming space for those seeking focused support or a place to talk through life changes. She emphasises collaboration and works alongside clients to identify realistic steps toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Mills have?

Karen Mills has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor.

Is Karen Mills a registered therapist?

Yes. Karen Mills holds BACP credentials, indicating registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Karen Mills provide therapy?

Karen Mills provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Mills located?

Karen Mills is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Karen Mills as my therapist?

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

Does Karen Mills work with international clients?

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

How much does therapy with Karen Mills 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.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Karen Mills uses evidence-informed approaches to structure online sessions and tailor work to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgmental, empathic space where the client leads the pace and topics of therapy; it is helpful for building self-understanding, addressing relationship and attachment concerns, and exploring identity and self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful coping - it often includes practical exercises and skills for managing symptoms day to day. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from abuse, loss, and overwhelming events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods suit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions - by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for those balancing work, study, or family life. They make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while working with a registered professional.

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