Karen
Psychotherapist, MUKCP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect 01476 851674

Available both in-person and online
3 Brunel Business Park, Jessop Close Unit 10 Newark-on-Trent NG24
People often come feeling stuck in patterns that feel confusing or painful, sometimes linked to earlier experiences that still shape how they feel or relate today. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, shame, or difficulties around trust, intimacy, or communication. Many are looking for a space where they can feel understood, make sense of what they are carrying, and move towards greater emotional ease, self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships. Often, they are seeking change that feels meaningful and lasting, rather than another short-term solution, and a greater sense of feeling at home in themselves and their lives
I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space to explore emotional and relational difficulties. I work integratively with individuals and relationships around trauma, including childhood and sexual abuse, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Where appropriate, I may integrate EMDR within a relational psychotherapy approach.
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or wondering whether therapy could help, you’re not alone. Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things quietly for a long time. I offer a thoughtful, respectful space to explore what’s going on and see whether working together feels right for you.
Call or Email Karen Shaw now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01476 851674
Let's Connect 01476 851674

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £65
- Couple Sessions £80
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01476 851674
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Karen Shaw
- In Practice for 7 years
- MSc in Psychotherapy, MSc in Psychotherapy, Graduated 2026
- Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Registered Member
- Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Member
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01476 851674
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01476 851674
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Karen Shaw
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01476 851674
Location
Primary Location
Understanding Therapy Ltd
3 Brunel Business Park, Jessop Close
Unit 10
Newark-on-Trent NG24
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