Hi, I’m Kara
I’m a therapist specialising in improving the mental health of young people. I work both online and in-person. I received my training at the University of Oxford, where I completed the Psychodynamic Practice Masters programme, having also gained a first-class honours degree in Psychology.
Counselling psychotherapy for young people
In my practice, I employ an integrative approach, drawing from humanistic and interpersonal modalities, as well as incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Currently, I have my own private practice and also work for an independent international college.
Experienced support
As a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience, I specialise in helping young people deal with a variety of challenges, including:
- Identity
- Grief
- Self-esteem
- Relationships
- Family
- Academic life
- Sexuality/LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
All this is delivered online or in person, in an empathetic, accepting and compassionate environment.
Recent client feedback...
‘I have been a client for two years online and Kara is by far the most understanding, helpful, and caring therapists I’ve ever had. She has never judged me for things I’ve said or anything from my past.
I am so grateful I have Kara as my therapist because the work we have done in the past years has changed my life and is setting me up for greater success.’
‘She is great at helping me customize our sessions for what I would like to talk about and work up to. She has a great sense of humor and makes me very comfortable in every session. She is amazing at helping me cope and process things in and out of therapy.
She is very smart and has a unique way of explaining everything to me and making sure I understand everything intellectually and emotionally. I recommend her to all of my friends.’
The Trusted Therapist For 11-25 Year Olds
As a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, I uphold their codes of ethics to ensure the highest standard of professional conduct when working with you.
Clients include:
My Approach
Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of working with young people in various educational settings, including independent schools, state schools, and universities.
I have a special interest in supporting young people who are struggling with issues related to identity, sexuality and relationships, with a queer, trans and LGBTQ+-allied approach in all I do.
At present, my focus is on helping young people dealing with self-harm, depression, anxiety and body image concerns. I’m equipped to provide both long and short-term interventions.
More feedback from my clients
Kara is a thoughtful, insightful psychotherapist who not only goes through each problem with care and consideration - she also comes up with productive solutions, making each session worthwhile. I find Kara's style comforting and forward-thinking.
She consistently evaluates where I am at this point in time with the aim of helping me move forward in life. I highly recommend her services as she genuinely cares about her patients.
I saw Kara online for the better part of a year during an especially tumultuous period of my life and she was nothing short of instrumental in recentering myself in the midst of the chaos. Her keen insights, frank yet gentle observations, and unparalleled intuition make her a psychotherapist of special skill and rare wisdom.
Open and friendly, she never lacks the necessary professionalism, somehow managing to balance being very approachable and helping you reach your goals of personal betterment – even those you might not see at first glance! I cannot recommend her services enough.
It’s important that you find the right therapist for you. To find out if that’s me, click the button below to book in your 15 minute introduction session.
Contact Me
kara@karayoungtherapy.com
Business Hours
Sessions available
Monday- Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm
