Registered MBACP Therapeutic Counsellor | CBT Specialist | Integrative Approach
Welcome, my name is Karen - I am so glad you are here. I believe that everyone should have a personal and safe space to explore, heal, and grow.
Life can be overwhelming at times and you may have a specific issue that you would like to make sense of to overcome. You could be facing anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, overthinking, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever you need, I offer a calm, supportive environment where teens and adults alike can talk openly and begin to make sense of what’s going on.
As an experienced, credentialed counsellor, I am here to support you in exploring your issues, helping you to understand perhaps why you think, feel and behave the way that you do. I can provide you with tools and coping strategies, tailored to your unique needs, for you to be able to have a better experience of life. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep belief in your ability to grow and heal. Together, we’ll explore your story and uncover the strengths and insights that already live within you.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but I work primarily as an integrative counsellor - blending techniques from various therapeutic approaches to create a personalised plan that meets your counselling goals. No two people are the same, and your sessions will reflect that.
Whether you're seeking support for a specific issue or simply need someone to talk to, you're welcome here. Let’s take the next step together.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389270
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Mills. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen is great and very supporting whilst working around my hectic schedule.
Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I finish every session full of confidence and hope for the future she’s extremely informative and professional
Written on Feb 19, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karen is extremely amazing as a health care professional. In one session, I was committed to continue therapy for a long term committment. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
CBT with Karen has been life changing. She is gentle yet precise, nurturing yet empowering. Our sessions have allowed me to experience so much relief, understanding and healing around trauma. Every session feels so personalised, allowing me to express where I am in the moment. The resources and worksheets are great, so well timed and useful. I look forward to continued support from therapy with Karen, and highly recommend her. I am not 'fixed', I am supported, healing and reframing how I speak to myself, how I protect myself and how I can be myself and enjoy it.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Karen is lovely, she listens to what I say and she really does help me look at things different or when I feel like theirs no way out of a situation, Karen is there to help me and often comes up with ideas. She really is brilliant and a lovely woman x
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I've never thought of a systematic approach to conquering my anxiety issues. Karen have slowly help me integrate a plan that can slowly through practices allow me to keep my anxiety in check.
Great listener, caring and never judgemental, it allows me to open up and talk about very personal issues I normally don't feel comfortable.
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management