Hello, my name is Karen and I warmly welcome you to my practice which is called Elephas Counselling, based in South East Hampshire!
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Elephas is the latin for Elephant which is thought of as a trustworthy, gentle and kind animal but also strong. Your counselling journey with Elephas will be taken at your pace, while I provide a strong, supportive presence for you to explore your loss, grief, relationships, change, confusion, fear or sadness.
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I work in a person-centred way, accepting and valuing you, seeing your world as you experience it. I will be honest and transparent about how I experience you and will work with you to explore whatever you bring to our sessions, promoting greater self awareness, reaching your potential, or supporting and normalising your grief and loss. For more information on person-centred counselling click here.
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Most of my clients are autistic adults and young adults, many also have ADHD. I can work with you to advocate for yourself in education and the workplace, to adjust to a diagnosis or deciding to pursue one and to navigate your personal relationships. ​I also have experience of working with bereavement, cancer diagnosis, life changes, relationships and suicidal thoughts. Many of my clients have also identified as LGBTQ+ and I welcome and accept people from those communities.
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I see many people for online counselling , sometimes telephone counselling and I also have a comfortable, accessible space to see clients face to face.
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Taking the first step of asking for help from a counsellor can be daunting, but please be assured that I will make that easier for you by answering any questions you may have over email, text, or the telephone. Click here to get in touch!
Telephone Counselling
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Telephone counselling has been around for many years. I enjoy working in this way with clients and I have a lot of telephone counselling experience. Find out more here
Online Counselling
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In Person Counselling
Counselling via online video link is a convenient way for us to work together and might suit those who prefer a face to face interaction but are unable to leave home. Find out more here.
Counselling in person is available in my comfortable space, based in Hayling Island, Hampshire. Find out more here.
"I lost my Dad when I was 22 and found this incredibly hard to accept and process. When I first started speaking to Karen I felt like my world was destroyed and there was nothing I could do about it. Karen was there to help me work through my grief. I went through highs and lows and Karen helped me express how I was feeling but in a much healthier way. She stood by me until I felt strong enough to let go. Without Karen giving me the support I needed, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I can again look forward knowing that just because I am living my life, I'm not leaving my Dad behind. I'll forever be grateful for everything Karen has done for me."