About Karen Shirlow
Karen Shirlow is a licensed massage therapist and certified Havening Techniques® practitioner offering a whole-brain approach to healing that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with ancient practices of meditation and mindfulness. She is a qualified BWRT® therapist and member of the British Brainworking Research Society.
Karen specialises in therapeutic and transformational work across several interconnected modalities. She offers holistic massage for relaxation and wellbeing, alongside Havening Techniques—a evidence-based approach to emotional processing. Her practice also includes Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), ancestral healing, and meditation group classes, each designed to support deeper self-awareness and personal change.
Her one-to-one coaching and intensive sessions provide deep inner exploration tailored to individual needs. Karen describes her trauma reprocessing work as a gentle, guided process to support healing at the root, and offers breakthrough sessions with no time constraints for those seeking significant transformation. Consultations are available by telephone, including a free introductory call to discuss your needs and explore how she might support you.
Karen's approach draws on her training in somatic and trauma-informed healing practices. She works with clients seeking emotional clarity, personal growth, and meaningful change—offering a space where therapeutic skill meets genuine human connection.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Addictions
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