Karla Marsden

I currently have availability for new clients.

My working hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9 to 5 and Fridays 9 to 12:30.

I have a gentle, down to earth nature and work to build a warm, open, and trusting counselling relationship with my clients. As an experienced counsellor, I have worked with clients from of a variety different backgrounds. I offer a space where you are accepted, valued, and heard.

My main approach is person centred which means I work in a collaborative way, that centres around you. I also use CBT and creative techniques, to ensure we can exploring the issues you bring, in a way that you feel comfortable with and meets your needs.

Together, we can work to help you process and understand your experiences and find a way to move forward. I can support you in learning the tools you need, to move forward and make positive changes, aspiring to come to a resolution and create a better quality of life. Counselling can be a challenging journey but also a wonderful and empowering process leading to a more fulfilling future.

Clients who have had counselling with me have commented they have learnt a lot about themselves, grown in confidence and felt empowered to make the right decisions. In a way that felt gratifying and organic rather than clinical.

Do I sound like the counsellor for you? If so, I'd be glad to hear from you. I am contactable via email, telephone and text message. If calling, please leave a voicemail and I will call you back as soon as I can.  

Are you going through a challenging time at the moment? Has something happened unexpectedly that has turned everything upside-down? Or is an event in the past still getting in the way of you living your life to the full?

When dealing with times like these it is natural to feel confused, upset and alone. Even if you have friends or family to talk to, it can help to have a trained professional who can offer you the dedicated time and space to listen without judgement and work through your feelings.

As a trauma informed counsellor, I can help with a wide range of issues:

- Low self-esteem, low self-confidence.

- Anxiety, overthinking, people pleasing.

- Depression, low motivation, stress.

- Flashbacks, triggers, nightmares, and unhealthy coping mechanisms.

- Childhood trauma, neglect, family breakdowns.

I work with the challenges these may present in your everyday life and the impact on your relationships with friends, family, colleagues and also romantic relationships. 

I have background is in supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence including childhood sexual abuse. I have extensive training and experience in these areas. I work with issues such coercive control, gaslighting and many more, and the long-term effects these may present. 

Your first session includes an assessment and an introduction. We will talk about what brings you to counselling, assess your needs and establish how we will work together. 

This is a shorter 30 minute session at the fee of £22.50