Karen Davison

read moreI have over 25 years experience of working in psychological therapies 20 years within the NHS working in acute, rehab. I am skilled in assessment and the clinical management of vulnerable clients, my professional responsibility having included 17 years as a senior clinician. I have extensive experience of working with people following a range of traumatic incidents and have managed and provided psychological therapies following traumatic incidents in the UK and overseas. As Counselling Services Manager for a leading employee assistance programme provider (1997 to 2003) I am skilled and experienced in working with workplace issues, including stress, workplace trauma and bullying and am regularly called upon by organisations to work with employees with a wide range of roles and responsibilities including senior management.

read moreAn appointment for an initial consultation for couple counselling can be made by either partner. Since the focus of counselling is to explore the relationship between you and significant other people the initial consultation and subsequent counselling sessions will only take place once both of you have arrived. In line with best practice I will not see either of you individually.

read moreCounselling by telephone can be provided either as a stand alone service or in conjunction with face to face counselling. The arrangements (start time and duration of the session) for telephone counselling sessions are always agreed in advance. At the designated time you simply ring the telephone number provided. If you are to benefit from telephone counselling it is essential that you are able to set aside a time when you will not be interrupted and when you can speak in confidence.

read moreAssertive behaviour is characterised by respect: Respect for yourself and respect for other people. It is based on the idea that your needs, interests, opinions and feelings are as important as those of anyone else. No more, no less. Assertiveness coaching will not guarantee to get you what you want. What it can do, is help you communicate your needs more honestly, directly and clearly without violating the rights of other people.

read moreSolution focused brief therapy can be of benefit where there is a specific issue in your present life that you wish to address. The therapy promotes positive change by helping you see the issue clearly, identifying positively what you do well in order to set realistic goals which you then work towards. This therapy is not appropriate for all issues, however where indicated as little as 3 to 4 sessions may be of benefit.

read moreKaren Davison is trained and experienced in a range of therapeutic approaches. This allows her to formulate the client's difficulties from a variety of perspectives and to offer therapeutic interventions based on individual needs and the latest clinical evidence. The initial consultation provides an opportunity to meet and decide which therapeutic intervention would be most effective in addressing particular issues. Karen is ethically bound only to work within her area of expertise and will advise you if she feels that the services she offers would not be the best to meet your needs.

read moreWe all experience anger: We have all felt it; whether a fleeting irritation or full blown rage. A powerful seductive emotion, anger can make us feels as if we are the victim of some unpredictable tyrannical force that when out of our control, can overwhelm us and may destroy our relationships, reputations and opportunities in life. Anger management counselling can help you to understand and manage your anger and aggression.

read moreCounselling helps you explore how past experiences, worries about the future or current difficulties may be affecting your life. The counsellor's role is not to tell you what to do or give advice. The counsellor's role is rather to explore with you on how you respond to life events and how you relate to yourself and others. Through this process you can come to understand yourself better and move from a situation where you may feel a victim of circumstance to feeling that you have some control over your life.