You might look like you’re coping on the outside — but internally, it feels overwhelming or exhausting. Maybe your thoughts won’t switch off, or relationships leave you feeling confused or drained. You may feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, low mood, depression, the impact of past or traumatic experiences, burn out or repetitive relationship issues, where nothing you try seems to change things for long. Together, with integrative CBT, we can begin to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward.
I work with individuals who are tired of feeling this way and want more than just a space to talk — they want to understand what’s happening and how to change it. Together, we’ll look at the patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and experiences — and begin to change them.
My approach is collaborative, working together to help you help yourself. I aim to provide a safe space for you to explore, grow, and process previous life events, finding ways to overcome them and learn from them. In the therapy room, you can expect unconditional acceptance and a non-judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself.
Remember, therapy can be incredibly helpful if you believe in the process and are open to change. With a collaborative approach and a focus on your unique needs, we can work together to help you achieve lasting positive change and build the life you truly desire.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS24-05896
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #405361
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karolina Allan. 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.
Starting therapy with better help has been the best decision I have made. I was feeling stuck and lost in life but my therapist Karolina has really helped me to understand my own emotions and help me move forward.
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem
Karolina is an excellent therapist, I enjoyed the structured approach with in-between session work to help my progress.
Very calm and comfortable person to open up too and able to navigate difficult emotional traumas.
Helped shift my perspective on challenging narratives and now I feel much lighter and confident in myself
Would highly recommend
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Karolina was so kind and understanding. She helped me tromedously. She listened to my problems with such attention and with a kindness that I found comforting. I would recommend Karolina to anyone.
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Karolina has been so helpful and has listened to my particular issues. She is very approachable and professional and has experience in a wide range of issues. I’ve had a couple of sessions with her and I like her direct approach and tools to help me navigate my issues. Thank you
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
From our first session, I’ve always felt comfortable talking to Karolina. I feel like she’s in my corner every step of the way.
Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Karolina is a fantastic therapist, who is very professional, appraochable and makes therapy manageable to anyone.
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Karolina for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief