Booking Summary

Counselling Experience and Areas of Interest

Karen focuses on the current Impact of Trauma as well as the retelling of the story of what happened. In particular the Somatic Impact such as Anxiety levels and loss of connection in life. Orienting toward healing & health and finding tools to assist are important in this. She combines Regulation Techniques and Somatic awareness into her client work. Using a Trauma informed approach and co-creating Safety & Stability in the therapeutic space is key to this approach. Gently Empowering the client to be aware of, and regulate their own responses, and learning how to navigate their environment is key to this. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it”…Rumi.

Therapeutic Counselling Approach

Karen has extensive experience in assisting clients find the tools that best suit them. Karen draws on Attachment & Developmental Theory, Internal Family systems Therapy, somatic experiencing & Gestalt techniques to assist the client in figuring out how their past manifests in their present daily life, and how to heal that and move forward. With extensive experience working alongside social care and allied health professionals, Karen brings a deep understanding of relational dynamics and the broader context of wellbeing. In her private practice, she creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, navigate challenges, and reconnect with themselves. Karen uses Gestalt Techniques to increase awareness and regulation for the client.

Psychotherapy Training & Accreditation

Karen Garvin is an experienced, trauma-informed Psychotherapist working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and the impact of past trauma. She integrates somatic and attachment-based approaches to help clients develop emotional regulation, resilience, and practical tools for personal growth.

Karen holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, has completed the Somatic Experiencing® Professional Training, and is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Clinical Supervision Across Professions. She also has additional training in conflict resolution, mediation, and group facilitation. Karen is accredited with and regulated by the Irish Association of Counselling Practitioners (IACP).

Karen's fee is €70 per session