Rate Karen Bleasby

I am a Leeds based Psychotherapist/Counsellor – MBACP (Accred) with over 7 experience, my approach is the Relational Model. I am also a trained EMDR practitioner and a clinical hypnotherapist. I believe in creating a confidential, empathic, comfortable, safe and non-judgmental space where together we can explore the clients issues at their own pace. I am a Therapeutic trained counsellor experienced at working with Complex issues/ Trauma and PTSD. I offer a down-to-earth, forward thinking, non-directive approach. I endeavour to create a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where II can focus on the client and their situation.

I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, Inner child work, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and addiction.

At present I am working for a charity called AWC Counselling and have been there since I started my placement in 2015 throughout my time with AWC. My current case load involves working with complex cases, bereavement/loss, Trauma and working with CAMHS as an intervention for young children and adolescents. I have developed both professionally and personally and gained more knowledge on complex cases through training provided.

My own background was medical trauma as a child which affected me later on in life. I got excellent help and once I realised there was light at the end of the tunnel and once I fully recovered I realised from my life experiences I could help others, this enabling me train to be a therapist.

Specialized knowledge and understanding of crisis thinking. Strong communicator with keen perceptivity that allows me to develop possible solutions and suggestions to help clients gain practical insight into their situations. A passion for helping others return to their personal centers, to regain emotional balance, and to reach a state of calmness where communication can take place and healing may begin. Experienced team player who continually seeks ways to help both clients and co-workers.