Welcome to K J Counselling Services

A safe place to talk, heal and grow

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, confidence or self-esteem issues, stress, loss, trauma, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can be heard without judgement, can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards positive change at a pace that feels right for you.

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your relationship, your child, or a family member, I am here to help.

Why chose K J Counselling Services

Support you can trust, in a way that works for you

Supportive

Supportive

Committed to supporting all clients’ emotional health and wellbeing with acceptance and without judgement

Experienced

Experienced

6 years of dedicated experience, within various settings, providing therapeutic support across the North East.

Personalised

Personalised

A consistent approach ensuring therapy is tailored to the individual’s needs, at their pace, in a way that feels right for them.

Affordable

Affordable

Affordable, professional and passionate therapeutic support that makes a real and lasting difference.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing

Helping to improve self-esteem, build resilience and develop coping strategies for life’s past, present, and future challenges

Children & Teens

Children & Teens

Specialist support for children and young people from primary school age through to young adulthood.

Safe Environment

Safe Environment

A calm, relaxed and welcoming space where you can feel safe to talk, be heard and understood.

North East Based

North East Based

Proudly supporting clients across the North East with face-to-face counselling, and across the Uk with online and telephone counselling

About Karen MBACP (reg).

Hello, I’m Karen

I’m a qualified counsellor with over 6 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families in a range of settings.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported during difficult times.

I work using a range of different therapies, and together, we can explore your past or current challenges, and help you develop the self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and strategies needed to move forward.

How I Can Help

I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and accepted. Rather than giving advice, I will work alongside you to help you understand yourself, process difficult emotions, make sense of your experiences, and develop the confidence and tools to create positive, lasting change.

Children & Young People Support

A safe space for children and young people to manage emotions, build confidence, and improve wellbeing.

Anxiety & Stress Support

Learn practical coping strategies to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and regain control of everyday life.

Bereavement support

Compassionate bereavement support to help you process grief and move forward with hope

Relationship support

Supporting individuals to navigate relationship challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.

Get in Touch​

Contact me for a friendly chat about how I can help and to answer any questions you may have.

Free Consultation​

We’ll arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to talk through your needs and how we can work together.

Start Your Journey​

Begin counselling in a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, valued and supported.