Karen Barnitt , BACP

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the individual leads the pace and direction of work. It helps people build self-awareness, confidence, and practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Narrative Therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives, helping them identify patterns and separate themselves from unhelpful problem-focused identities. This approach can be useful for relationship difficulties, family issues, and reframing experiences related to shame or guilt.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the lasting impact of traumatic experiences by offering targeted techniques to reduce distress and support recovery. It is appropriate for those carrying specific trauma histories and for anyone whose past experiences continue to affect their everyday functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen Barnitt works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods so the therapeutic plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model of care.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.