Karen Hoffman

Hello, I offer one to one, face to face, online (Zoom) and telephone counselling. I'm based close to the Tetley and not far from the city centre of Leeds.

My working hours are,

Tuesday 11:30-6:30pm

Wednesday 11:30am-7:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm -7:00pm

Friday 11:30am-4:15pm

• Sessions are held for 50 minutes, once a week and can be short-term or long-term. I require 48 hours notice for cancellations.

• Please get in touch via a phone call, text, send a message from this page or my website. 

• I offer a free 15 minute introductory call or you can book in an initial session. I look forward to hearing from you.

• I'm based close to the Tetley and not far from the city centre of Leeds.

• There's on street parking and it's a ten minute walk from the train station.
  

Are you feeling anxious, depressed and suffering from burnout?

Hello, I'm Karen and I'm a counsellor. I have 15 years experience and specialise in Anxiety and Depression. My background includes working in a busy counselling service in Leeds before setting up in private practice in 2014. I can help you to,

• To talk through and process any thoughts, feelings and difficult or traumatic experiences you've been through.
• I work at your pace and will gently help you to challenge and reframe negative thoughts or views you have or any fears you're experiencing.
• We can work together to find coping skills that are tailored to you and will help you feel calmer, confident and more self aware.
• If you're feeling stuck, lost or isolated, we can explore why and how to change them.
• If anxiety is affecting your sleep or daily functioning, we can help you to discover new habits and practices for you. We can work on improving your sleep hygiene and ways for you to relax with any activities that may interest you to help reduce your stress levels.
  

Do you have a Chronic Illness/Health Conditions? I have experience and a special interest in this area and I can support you to live a better life with chronic pain or fatigue.

• We can talk through and process the loss of your identity, the old you and any anger and sadness you're feeling.
• Help you to feel less isolated and accept your illness.
• Find a new zest for life and help you achieve the things you want.
  

I have experience working with adults aged 18 years old and over from diverse backgrounds and cultures with a range of issues and problems.

The first session can feel a little overwhelming and I will help you to feel comfortable as much as possible. It's important that we explore what you would like from therapy and for us to get to know each other, whilst working at your pace.