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Karen Carter

Psychodynamic Counselor

Psychodynamic Therapist

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Psychodynamic Counselling for Adolescents & Adults

Who I Work With

  • Adolescents (13–19)
  • Adults

What I Offer

  • A regular, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore what feels difficult or confusing.
  • Support to understand yourself more fully and make sense of emotional patterns.
  • Help building resilience and personal resources.
  • A collaborative pace that feels right for you.

Qualifications & Professional Background

  • Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
  • Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Working with Adolescents
  • Director of Training at The Counselling Foundation in St Albans.
  • 15 years clinical practice offering short- and long-term therapy.
  • Five years as a school counsellor for young people aged 13–18.
  • Previouswork at the Dunton Centre in Bedfordshire. 

Areas I Work With

  • Anxiety & stress
  • Depression
  • Bereavement & loss
  • Identity concerns
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Loss of creative self
  • Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder
  • Self-harm & suicidal ideation
  • Parenting challenges
  • Autistic spectrum conditions

Therapeutic Approach

  • I work psychodynamically, exploring both present difficulties and underlying patterns.
  • Together we build self-awareness and strengthen your internal resources.

Fees

  • £55 per session ( some limited concessionary places may be available )  
Specialty: Adults, People with neurological difference, Young people/ adolescents 13-19
Modality: Psychodynamic
Issues: Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Counselling, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Relationship issues
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