Karen Ranger - I am an intergrative counsellor working with adults, children & young people.
Bio
I believe that sometimes life’s challenges can appear overwhelming and trying to make sense of the way forward is just too difficult to contemplate without support. I work with adult, children, young people and families and my aim is to build up a relationship in which you will feel able to talk about what is happening in your life that you’d like to change, then for us to explore the reasons why this is occurring. We can be creatures of habit and feel comfortable with our patterns of how we communicate with each other or how we deal with things, however, it’s the patterns of communication that need to shift to allow for more positive outcomes.
I specialise in empowering people through personalised counselling services. Whether you’re navigating challenges related to disabilities, career choices, mental health, or major life transitions, I’m here to support you. I believe in fostering resilience, enhancing life skills, and guiding you towards a brighter future. Discover how I can help you overcome obstacles and move forward with confidence. I offer a diverse range of individual therapy options tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth challenges, I’m here to provide support. I also specialise in mindfulness-based approaches, and more, ensuring that you receive the personalised care you deserve. My goal is to help you navigate life’s difficulties and achieve lasting well-being.
Karen RangerCertified Therapist
To make positive changes which impacts on clients life, and psychological and emotional wellbeing . Increase confidence, self-esteem, better decision making, more effective stress management. Deeper self awareness, enhanced self-agency and self master in reaching goals and full potential.
Experience
I currently run my own private counselling practice and have previous 12 years experience of working in a wide range of different settings within a diverse group of people with different needs. Some of the organisations that I been employed in are - Women’s Aid, Action for Children, British Red Cross and homeless projects for young people and adults. I also have 3 years voluntary experience of working in a drug and alcohol agency in which I had a small caseload of clients with complex needs. During this time, I have facilitated many clients in a range of integrative counselling skills 1:1 key working and motivational techniques for complex issues such as mental health problems, emotional and behavioural difficulties, trauma, neurodiversity, disabilities, and substance use. Similarly, I have experience and knowledge in evidence-based intervention, life coaching, mindfulness, coping strategies, motivational techniques. Additionally, I also have an understanding of the current legal issues and the history of criminology and criminal behaviour, including juvenile justice, criminal investigations, delinquency prevention, resettlement and rehabilitation, and the psychology of criminal behaviour.
Qualifications
MBACP, NCPS (Acc.), Post Graduate Diploma CYP (Open) Post graduate certificate CYP (Open), Certificate in Life Coaching with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), Diploma in Substance Misuse, harm reduction & addictions, be it alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Smoking). Diploma in children’s Play work, BSc (Hons) Degree in Sociology, Criminology & Criminal Justice. Twelve years’ experience of working in adult services and eight years in children and young people’s services.