Karen has been extremely helpful, kind, empathetic yet direct. She has guided me through some very challenges times in my life and her expertise and personality are top-notch.
Karen Crooks, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Karen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Karen. View 9 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Karen reaches out when she hasn't heard from me for a while. She gives me confidence to believe in myself when I feel like no one else does. She provides a safe space for me to say things out loud that I don't feel like I could say to those who know me.
More about Karen
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am credentialed in the UK with 1 years of professional work experience. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 399916 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Karen Crooks
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Karen has been extremely helpful, kind, empathetic yet direct. She has guided me through some very challenges times in my life and her expertise and personality are top-notch.
Karen reaches out when she hasn't heard from me for a while. She gives me confidence to believe in myself when I feel like no one else does. She provides a safe space for me to say things out loud that I don't feel like I could say to those who know me.
Karen always points out how much progress I made since I started therapy with her. I find it especially refreshing that you can feel the basic trust she has for her patients. There is no fear of her patients, she just has the confidence that with her competence she will help her patients (eventually). Kindness & Boundaries seems to be her motto for therapy and it is what makes her so special!
Getting assigned to Doctor Karen was one of the biggest blessings that have happened in my life regarding my mental health journey. From our very first session, she has been teaching me invaluable lessons which have helped me tackle mental hardships, taught me how to communicate my thoughts and feelings better, as well as improve myself as a person, and become a better daughter, sister, friend... She cares about her patients, is always on time, and is an avid note-taker. She is truly dedicated to helping others. And to me, personally, she has been a huge inspiration. I can only thank my lucky stars that the algorithm connected us. I am, and forever will be, grateful to her and everything she has done for me so far, and I have no intentions of stopping my sessions with her.
Karen Crooks is really a great fit for me and I think she would be for most people. I highly recommend!
She's a great therapist. She always listens, and she gives great explanation and new insights of the things I might not understand.
Listens carefully, gives you her full attention. Very pleasant to talk to.
Karen has been such a great support to me during a really difficult time. She understands exactly what my issues are and is so easy to talk to. I look forward to speaking to her each week.
I suffered a stroke and was feeling a lot of fear and anxiety. It was the most difficult time of my life but my sessions with Karen really helped me get through it. I can confidently say that I'm in a better place now than where I was when we started just a few weeks ago. Thank you so much!
Frequently asked questions
Does Karen Crooks offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Karen Crooks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Karen Crooks speak?
Karen Crooks speaks English.
How many years of experience does Karen Crooks have?
Karen Crooks has 3 years of experience.
Where is Karen Crooks licensed to practice?
Karen Crooks is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Karen Crooks accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Karen Crooks accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Karen Crooks?
Karen Crooks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Karen Crooks?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.