Karen Boram, BACP

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Karen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make changes. One common approach she uses focuses on understanding patterns of thought and behaviour. This helps people spot unhelpful cycles and try different ways of responding to stress, low mood or anxiety. Another frequently used way of working concentrates on processing experiences of trauma and abuse at a pace chosen by the client. That method aims to reduce the hold of past events and increase coping skills. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Plans are adapted as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical. Online sessions give practical options for busy lives. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation and are useful for in-depth work. Phone sessions are simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.