Welcome to Karen Welch Counselling
BA (Hons), MBACP Registered and Accredited Counsellor
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm and life transitions, helping you make sense of your feelings and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
About Me and My Approach
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like you should be coping better?
Life might look fine on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, stuck, or unsure who to turn to. You may be juggling responsibilities, managing health concerns, or facing a major life transition. Perhaps relationships feel difficult, self-doubt is weighing you down, or you’re carrying the emotional load of parenting a child with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent needs.
Therapy isn’t about me telling you what to do. It’s about helping you understand yourself, make sense of your feelings, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
My person-centred and integrative approach means I meet you where you are. Together, we can explore your emotions, build self-acceptance, and bring clarity to your decisions - whether that’s setting boundaries without guilt, navigating grief, or simply finding a sense of calm. Therapy offers a space where you can be yourself, without pressure or judgement.
For over twelve years, I’ve supported people through life’s most challenging moments - including anxiety, low mood, trauma, bereavement, and emotional overwhelm.
I’ve worked with Victim Support, Women’s Refuge, and the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, supporting people to feel heard, understood, and less alone. I know how easy it is to put yourself last - but you deserve support too.
I am also approved by Leukaemia Care to provide therapy for their patients and service users
Ready to take the first step?
Reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. If this resonates with you, I’d be happy to hear from you.
Get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation - a gentle first step in a safe and supportive space.
A SPACE TO SPEAK IN CONFIDENCE
I offer a warm, welcoming and safe space from my therapy room in a village just outside Colchester. Here, you can talk freely and openly, knowing you will be met with compassion, sensitivity, and empathy - and without judgement.
This is your space to express your thoughts and feelings in confidence, at your own pace. Where else in everyday life do we find a space that is truly just for us?
A PROBLEM SHARED...
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life?
Do you find yourself doubting everything, or feeling like you’re failing at things that seem easy for others? You might be struggling with relationships, family or work difficulties, anxiety or panic attacks, low mood or depression, loneliness, or low self-esteem. You may be living with chronic illness, disability, or pain - or coping with bereavement or loss. You Are not alone.
Many people face challenges that can feel hard to manage on their own.
Therapy offers a space to explore what’s going on for you, helping you gain a clearer understanding of your thoughts and feelings - and supporting you to find ways to cope, manage and move forward
I also work with parents caring for children who have ADHD, Autism or other neurodivergent needs.
This can feel like a constant emotional load - advocating for support, managing daily challenges and trying to hold everything together. You may feel torn between doing everything for your child and wondering where you fit into it all.
Many parents I work with struggle with:
Feeling exhausted and stretched too thin
Guilt about not doing enough (even though they do so much)
Grieving the parenting experience they imagined
Feeling like no one truly understands their situation
It’s okay to acknowledge this sense of loss - it doesn’t mean you love your child any less.
Therapy gives you a space to offload, process your emotions and begin to support yourself without guilt - helping you cope more effectively and find a different, more manageable way forward.
MAKE HEALTHIER, NEW CHOICES
Together, we can explore the challenges you’re facing, understand why you respond to them the way you do, and uncover ways to make healthier, more positive choices moving forward. Therapy can help you develop insight, build resilience and take small steps toward changes that feel right for you.
CONTACT ME
If you have any questions about how therapy works, or would like arrange a free, no obligation free 20-minute introductory telephone call, please don't hesitate to get in touch. This call give us a chance to talk about what's on your mind and how I can best support you. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
You can contact me by:
Completing the contact form below
Calling or texting me on 07889 374881.
If I'm unable to take your call, please leave a voicemail and I'll get back to you the same day during my normal working hours.
Online Therapy
I know how busy life can be and how hard it is to make time for yourself. That's why I offer online and telephone therapy - so you don't have to travel to my therapy room near Colchester.
Online sessions allow you to fit therapy around work, family commitments or daily life. They're also ideal if you live in a rural area, have mobility challenges, experience social anxiety or simply prefer the comfort of your own home. Many older clients particularly appreciate being able to attend sessions in a familiar and safe environment.
All you need is a quiet, private space where you won't be disturbed - and a device to connect with me, Therapy can happen wherever you feel most comfortable.
Sessions and Prices
When you first get in touch, I aim to reply the same working day during my normal hours. I'll then offer you a no obligation free 20-minute introductory telephone call at a time that suits you.
This gives you a chance to:
Ask any questions about therapy
Learn how therapy works and how I can support you
I'm happy to answer questions both during this call and throughout your sessions.
Therapy Sessions are £60 per session.
I offer a limited number of in- person appointments at my therapy room near Colchester, but I work mainly online. Please contact me for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of therapy varies for each person and depends on the nature and depth of the issues being addressed. For some, a short term approach of 6-8 sessions can help bring problems into focus and provide the tools needed to move forward. Other challenges may benefit from a longer-term or open-ended approach, allowing more time to explore deeper issues and develop lasting strategies. Therapy is tailored to your needs and we'll work together to decide what approach is right for you.
After the introductory telephone call, I aim to offer a first appointment – the initial assessment - within a week. Ongoing sessions are usually scheduled on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on your individual therapy needs, which we will discuss during the introductory call .
Everything you share in therapy, whether online or in person, is private and confidential. This is one of the key ways therapy differs from talking to a friend or family member.
There are rare situations where confidentiality may be broken, for example, if there is a risk to yourself or others. This would only happen after you have been informed.
You will receive a copy of my GDPR and Privacy Policy, and you can ask any questions about confidentiality at any time.
It’s normal to feel nervous about starting therapy or want a friend or family member for support. That anxiety is understandable. A key part of therapy is having the freedom to talk openly about what matters most to you. Having someone else present can make it harder to open up, so I do not usually see clients accompanied by friends or family, except in couple therapy.
Reaching out can feel daunting, but many clients say that once they take the first step, they feel a great sense of relief. Throughout therapy, I will always set the pace to suit you and your situation, so you feel supported every step of the way.
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