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Karen Spilsbury, NCPS

UK therapist for stress, addiction, and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Trauma informed care

About Karen Spilsbury

Karen Spilsbury is a United Kingdom-based therapist credentialed with NCPS and brings eight years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions. She works with stress and anxiety and offers help for those coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Karen also supports people navigating life changes and the shifts that follow major events.

Karen approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be a foundation for change. She aims to help clients identify those strengths and build practical skills to manage the issues that brought them to therapy. Taking the first step to seek support can require courage, and Karen acknowledges and affirms that effort.

Her practice is conducted in English. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, and is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karen Spilsbury have?

Karen Spilsbury has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns.

Is Karen Spilsbury a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Karen Spilsbury provide therapy?

Karen provides therapy in English.

Where is Karen Spilsbury located?

Karen is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Karen Spilsbury as my therapist?

You can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karen Spilsbury work with international clients?

Karen Spilsbury does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karen Spilsbury cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Karen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor support to each person’s needs. ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where a person’s own insights guide progress and build self-esteem and confidence. CBT offers structured techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors.

Karen approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation, adjusting the plan over time so the approach remains relevant and workable.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, to access support from familiar surroundings, and to fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

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