Karen Hodgson

About Karen Hodgson

Karen Hodgson is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with 26 years of experience working with adults, individuals and couples. She specialises in trauma and relationship therapy, bringing deep expertise to some of life's most challenging emotional landscapes.

Karen holds advanced accreditation in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), recognised as EMDR UK Accredited and an EMDR Europe Consultant. She is also trained in Brainspotting (Phases 1–3) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches to support her clients. Her toolkit includes EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), hypnotherapy, and family and systemic therapy, allowing her to tailor treatment to individual needs.

She offers general counselling sessions, couples counselling, and specialised anxiety therapy for those experiencing persistent worry, flashbacks, or an uneasy sense of dread. Her work encompasses trauma processing, relationship difficulties, and the emotional patterns that underpin anxiety, helping clients move towards greater stability and wellbeing.

Karen's approach is grounded in both rigorous training and lived clinical experience. She holds a Certificate in Couples' and Relationship Therapy from Relate, and her qualifications span trauma-informed modalities and systemic practice. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, processing trauma, or seeking support for anxiety that never quite settles, Karen offers a thoughtful, evidence-based space for change.

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