Karen Gunn

Please contact me by email or mobile phone, if you wish to book an initial meeting to discuss your supervision needs, leaving a brief message, name and times you are available to discucss your need; thank you.

I am a qualified counselling supervisor working privately as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I have an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society: Accredited) with experience of working with trainees, qualified counsellors, supervisors and others working in clinical professions. 

I utilize a range of modalities and supervisory approaches, depending on the ethical and therapeutic problems or matters raised. I encourage supervisees to be aware of the context and dynamics involved in many different systems and in the agencies or organizations in which they work; and where their clients attend for counselling. I believe this encourages a depth to the work which is so important, this supports a reflective and explorative practice. This includes the normative, informative and restorative aspects, which I believe importantly adds depth and interest to the work.

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I work with many approaches that are applicable to the circumstances of the client, these methods include Brief therapy/Time-limited therapy, Integrative, Existential, Pluralistic, Relational, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Humanistic which encompases an Integrative approach.

Additionally, I am qualified in Telephone and Online Counselling and hold a Certificate in this method of working which is endorsed by the NCPS and ACTO. Occasionally and prior to arrangement it is possible to hold sessions via Microsoft Teams. I supervise both qualified counsellors and trainee counsellors with their private practice, in agencies, academic institutions, and charitable associations. 

Initially, we may discuss and arrange a first meeting for supervision and what kind of support you are seeking. We would discuss together, what we believe to be important and necessary to be included in the Supervision Contract which we both sign. Observing, this can be revised, discussed and altered by mutual agreement at any stage.  

Availability is limited to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for counselling and psychotherapy. 

Earley Booking is advised to secure the date and time suitable for you. 

If you telephone, please leave a brief message with your name and number because your call may not be returned. If you receive an answerphone message, then please give some times when you are available to speak,  thank you.

I offer counselling sessions for individual adults, couples, partnerships, family member groups and young people. 

I usually hold counselling sessions at my private practice in my home office (face-to-face), online via a Microsoft Teams video link. This is discussed in the initial therapy assessment and can vary depending on the case and support required.

Sometimes just a single session, or perhaps a few sessions help the process of regaining control of ourselves and our situation. I am happy to offer Brief, or Time-Limited Therapy, if this is something you feel you would benefit from depending on your situation.

During the first session we would discuss any questions you may have about the Therapy Agreement or contract, exchange contact details, confirm your identity and add relevant personal details. You will be asked to provide this necessary information in advance of therapy taking place. It is important that you provide your relevant medical history, and notify me of any medications that you are currently prescribed; and a named person who can be contacted in case of any emergency.

All sessions are arranged and paid for in advance by bank transfer or cash payment. I usually email an Invoice and receipts if required. Any additional information is discussed before the start of the counselling sessions. The fee covers the therapist's engagement time in managing the initial agreement and contracting process, and in confirmation of appointment times; whilst ensuring you are given the relevant information to allow you to choose the right therapist to work with. In the first exchanges with the therapist, you can ask any questions and raise any point you may have about entering counselling therapy.

Sometimes if attending relationship or couple therapy you will be asked to complete an assessment form.