- Warm listening
- Practical steps
- Collaborative work
About Karl
Karl Graham is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. He supports people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and motivation problems. He aims to make the first step into therapy easier and more manageable for each person who gets in touch.
Karl creates a warm and open space in sessions. He keeps a non-judgemental tone and listens carefully to what matters most to the client. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day stress and on small changes that can build confidence.
He uses a mix of well-known approaches depending on the person's needs. Sessions often combine talking, exploring unhelpful patterns and trying manageable strategies between meetings. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and simple tasks to try at home.
Karl has worked with people on a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, career worries and anger. He also offers support for issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, body image and substance problems.
He presents therapy as a collaborative process. Karl focuses on helping people notice what is working, learn new ways to cope and take steady steps through life changes. He encourages realistic goals and regular review of progress to keep therapy relevant and practical.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices, which can support issues like low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns and is often helpful for anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then suggest ways to combine methods that suit the individual. Clients take an active role in deciding what to try and how to measure progress.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats are available before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with therapists across different locations, while keeping the focus on practical tasks and steady progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Karl focus on?
Karl supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and motivation problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers a warm, open and non-judgemental space and works in a collaborative way to set realistic goals and try manageable strategies.
How much experience does he have?
Karl has nine years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom, and conversations are in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.