Karen McCabe

I have availability on weekdays between 9am and 6pm. 

Hello and welcome. I offer face to face person-centred counselling for adults in Bourne End and the surrounding areas. Whatever issue you need to work through, there is no judgement here. You will just be heard and supported. We will explore your thoughts and feelings without pressure, helping you untangle what's going on and gain clarity. 

Although I have the diploma qualifications and professional experience required of a counsellor, I am also a fellow human with life experience and know how challenging it can sometimes be, so warmth and empathy are my most valuable tools. Real progress happens when we feel safe with someone. 

I will accept you as you are, giving you space to speak freely, endeavouring to learn about your world from your frame of reference. 

Alongside counselling, I work with an Alzheimers and Dementia charity providing therapeutic musical activities. I therefore have an interest in working with older adults and carers, but I welcome all adults into my practice. Issues I have helped people with include anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, health concerns, family conflicts and struggles with self-image and self-esteem. I have a background in the Arts so can also help you find your confidence and creativity.

My philosophy

I view life as a flowing river and we are all swimmers in that river. We are never in the same water at any point in our lives. Our surroundings or closest people may appear constant, but our circumstances, others' circumstances and our emotions are constantly changing and we need to keep swimming. Sometimes we become stuck and ensnarled on obstacles on our path, other times the current can overwhelm us and pull us under. Sometimes we become tired and feel unable to go on.

I endeavour to empower you to find your flow again, helping you unburden yourself and find your inner resources to move forward and embrace life with more confidence. Together we can help you gain more understanding of yourself and situations that may be troubling you. 

I practice from my peaceful, cosy and private space in Bourne End. There is ample on-street parking free of charge. 

I offer a free telephone chat (up to 20 mins) where we can discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have. 

From there, you can decide if you would like to go ahead with face to face counselling and I will send you a working agreement to look at prior to our session for your approval. In our first session, we can decide on an appropriate timescale for your counselling. 

I work with adults aged 18+ and older adults.