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I offer short and long term sessions, with evenings available.

Due to limited availability within my practice, I currently offer online and telephone counselling in the evenings, and some availability on weekends. I can also be available for home visits upon discussion. 

Please feel free to contact me to discuss as I will always try and work something that can suit us both, or otherwise I am happy to add you to my waiting list, if a suitable slot is not immediately suitable for you. 

Please feel free to contact me to discuss an initial consultation where I will be happy to go through everything with you, and allay any questions or concerns you may have. I would love to work with you to help you process any difficulties you may have from both past and present, and encourage your personal growth towards a better future for yourself.

I aim to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours. 

Holidays or any short breaks I may have will be discussed with my clients, and they will be made aware well in advance of any planned time off. 

Welcome to my page!

My name is Karlie and I am a Professionally Qualified Counsellor, working with individuals aged 4+, in Northamptonshire within my private practice-  Connections Through Counselling UK. 

As a counsellor I am able to offer you the space to explore your feelings, to help you reconnect with yourself, your story, and your inner strength.

I am primarily Person-Centred in my approach, which means I am not here to diagnose you, or 'fix' you, I don't give advice and I don't judge - instead I accept you fully for the unique individual that you are, offering you warmth, empathy where you can feel heard and accepted, and with a deep respect for your unique experience of the world. I believe that, in the right conditions, we all have the ability and capacity to grow and flourish, being the most authentic versions of ourselves, aiming for the life we want. 

I can also work integratively, where I can offer support to you by offering various tools and resources.

In sessions I follow the lead of the client, some need and want space to reflect, and others want a more collaborative approach. Some clients have a clear goal in mind and want to work through, and others need help to make sense of what's going, making things clearer and more easy to manage. Both are completely welcome!

Depending on your preferences, we will mainly talk, although I can also work creatively, with resources that you may find helpful, such as mini exercises, journaling, and grounding techniques,  entirely your decision. 

My style is very down-to-earth, relatable and relaxed, I use psychoeducation to help you understand yourself more, but ultimately it is important that you to feel comfortable with me.

I'm incredibly passionate about my role as a counsellor, understanding how it can change people’s lives, I value the connections I make with my clients, feeling privileged to be a part of the journey of self-discovery.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions/queries and I’ll be very happy to help.

I am a member of Íø±¬ÃÅ, offering effective and collaborative therapy, in a safe and confidential way, free from judgement.

My role is to offer support and help you find ways to cope when life feels overwhelming. 

I work with a variety of concerns and issues, and will tailor each session and process to the client's individual needs.

I am a trauma-informed practitioner, and work sensitively and tentatively with such impactful experiences. I also have experience working with Children and Young People and am able to adapt my approach to accommodate and meet each client in a way that feels safe, secure, supported, valued and met with appropriate pace. 

Adult sessions are 50 mins long.

Children's session range from 40-50 mins depending on the child. 

Areas I specialise in but are not limited to are - 

- Sexual Trauma

- Childhood Sexual Abuse

- Sexual Violence

- Domestic Violence

I also work with -

- Depression

- Anxiety

- PTSD

- Stress

- Victims of trafficking

- Bereavement

- Suicidal Ideation

I have experience working within the LGBTQ+ community.

You may be in a transitional period, experiencing low-doubt or emotional exhaustion, struggling with day-to-day life. It may be that you're facing a challenge that seems too great , or even seeking to understand yourself better, wanting to reconnect with your internal self, you are most invited to bring your whole self to the counselling space. 

I offer a free initial consultation, usually a phone call, to discuss what you're looking for in therapy, and your goals, what you hope to gain from it. 

This is merely an informal conversation to help me gauge your expectations an for you to ask any questions. Phone calls usually last between 10-20 mins, depending on your needs and the complexity of what you need support with. This call is completely free and there is no pressure to commit to anything. 

If you are satisfied, we can discuss a 50-minute introductory session, this is included within your sessions and charged at the discussed rare. We will explore and work through the contract to ensure both parties are satisfied, there will also be a little pre-counselling review to go through, another one will be filled in after the therapeutic journey has ended, this is to help me evaluate my services and to acknowledge any blind spots in my skillset. This session will give you the opportunity to experience my approach and how I work, and whether the space feel comfortable and supportive for you. 

Payments are made no later than 48 hours before sessions, unless otherwise discussed with myself.