A space to reflect and reconnect

Experiencing anxiety, low mood, uncertainty, loss and grief are what it is to be human. It can be helpful when going through these difficult times to have a confidential, safe space to share your difficulties, concerns or anything that matters to you without the fear of being judged. Counselling can help you to process your emotions, explore your situation to gain a better insight into what you are going through and provide you with tools to approach life with more balance and peace. Counselling does not need to be accessed solely during times of feeling low and overwhelmed. It is healthy to have a space where you can discuss how you are feeling, gain a better understanding of yourself and work towards self-improvement and self-development.

About me

About me

Hi and welcome!

My name is Karise. I am a qualified psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy to adults and young people aged 16+, online and face to face in Sutton, Surrey.

I facilitate short term (6-12 sessions) and long term (open-ended) therapy, as well as single session therapy and wellbeing MOT sessions.

I specialise in supporting clients to explore their sense of identity and belonging. I have extensive experience working with individuals navigating their lived experience of their cultural and racial identity, sexuality, gender identity, religion, marginalisation, ADHD, autism and the intersection of these experiences. My approach centres each person’s unique lived experience and the multiple identities that shape who we are.

I work in a way that is gentle, warm and holding. I endeavour to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk through the experiences you are facing.

Approach

Qualifications

Experience

Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Fully insured
ICO registered

I work within the BACP’s guidelines and I abide by their Code of Ethics to ensure that I am working ethically and safely. My clinical work is regularly supervised by an experienced supervisor.

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My approach

I offer an integrative-relational approach to counselling and psychotherapy.

An integrative approach refers to my ability to draw from a variety of theoretical models and ideas to support my therapeutic interventions, depending on what your needs may be.

Working relationally means that I prioritise our therapeutic relationship as the heart of our work to create change and growth.

The theoretical models and ideas that I draw on in my work include an intercultural approach, person-centred theory, spirituality, mindfulness, CBT and coaching.

I work collaboratively to ensure that you have the choice and autonomy in deciding the content, pace and depth of our work together.

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Areas I work with

Cultural identity
Autism
ADHD
Gender identity
Sexuality
Bereavement
Loss
Fertility
Low mood
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Self-development
Relationship/ family issues
Low self-esteem
Chronic illness

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What to expect during your initial session

It can feel daunting starting therapy; unsure of what the various therapeutic approaches mean, which therapist best meets your needs and not knowing how many sessions you require. Together we can discuss any questions or concerns you may have to enable you to make the best choice for you.

Our initial session provides an opportunity to meet one another, discuss what has brought you to therapy and for you to experience my way of working. We will discuss what you hope to gain from therapy, explore the areas you would like to focus on and discuss the contract and practical aspects of working together.

Should you decide to proceed with therapy, our sessions will take place on a weekly or fortnightly basis, on the same day and at the same time.

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Fees

Individual sessions

50 minutes - £65 per session

1 hour 30 minutes - £115 per session

Wellbeing MOT

30 minutes - £45 per session

1 hour - £75 per session

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Opening hours

Monday: 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday: Closed

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Book a session

Please feel free to contact me via email or WhatsApp if you would like to work together or if you have any questions before deciding to book a session.

Contact details

Phone: 07926985334
Email: kariseberrycounselling@gmail.com

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Address

Rosehill Gardens
Sutton
SM1 3JZ

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Training & qualifications

BA Hons in Integrative-Relational Counselling, Middlesex University

OCN London Level 5 Qualification in Counselling Children and Young People, CB Counsellor Training

CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, Merton College

CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, South Thames College

CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills, South Thames College

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Counselling Tutor

Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Certificate, 10 of Zen

Certificate in Evidence-Based Hypnosis, The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Certificate in Behavioural Hypnotherapy, The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Certificate in Cognitive Hypnotherapy, The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

EQA Certificate in the Foundations of Health Coaching, Health Coaching Academy

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My experience

In addition to my private practice, I work for a training provider, as a Student Counsellor, working with 16-24 year olds.

I have ten years of experience working within the NHS in various roles including as a Macmillan Cancer Support Worker within a large teaching hospital, as a Health and Wellbeing Coach within a GP Practice and as a Healthcare Assistant within a hospice.

Prior to qualifying as a psychotherapist I completed my training in massage, reflexology and reiki.

I am committed to my ongoing professional development and regularly attend trainings to enhance, maintain and develop my clinical knowledge and skills.

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Emergency support

I do not provide an emergency/ crisis service.
If you or someone else is in danger, please call 999 immediately.
If you need urgent help please access support to ensure that you are not struggling alone.
Please either contact your GP, call 111, attend a crisis cafe, call a helpline service (I have provided a few contacts below) or attend A&E.

Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person.

SANEline. If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.

Shout. If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

Where to get urgent help for mental health

The Sutton Crisis Café offers out-of-hours support to adults in Sutton.

Sutton Crisis Cafe

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Terms and conditions

Life’s experiences, past and present, can impact your wellbeing and lead to unhelpful patterns.
My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can work through difficult issues.
Counselling is not an advice-giving service; it is a relationship which allows you to explore new or different ways of relating to yourself and others and of living your life.

As a therapist, I offer you my honesty and respect whilst we explore issues you feel you would like to bring to counselling.
I aim to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you develop self-awareness.
When you understand the causes of your concerns or triggers for your behaviour, you can confidently set goals and develop new behaviours to improve your satisfaction with life.

It is important for you to engage in the process as openly and honestly as possible in order to benefit from our work.
We are both making a commitment of time and energy to each other in deciding to work together. It is important for you to know what agreements we are making together and what to expect from our working together.

Contact

My contact number is - 07926985334

My email address is - kariseberrycounselling@gmail.com

Please contact me if you are unable to attend your session or if you are running late for a session.

If you are unable to attend a session, I ask that you give me as much notice as possible, as I will with you, if I am unable to attend a session because of illness or other unforeseen circumstances.

Confidentiality

Information disclosed in a counselling session is not disclosed to any outside person(s) or agency without your permission except when such disclosure is necessary “to protect you or someone else from imminent harm” or is otherwise legally required &/or allowed by law for safeguarding purposes such as abuse of a child, elderly or disabled person.

Whilst we are working together, I will collect and record information about you and your sessions in the following ways

I record your contact details. This allows us to manage your sessions and keep you informed.

I record your GP information. If I become worried about your wellbeing, I may inform your GP so that they can also be involved in your care. I will always aim to discuss this with you beforehand.

I will record a brief summary of what was discussed in each session. This means that I have an ongoing record of your sessions which allows me to provide continuity of care.

To comply with GDPR regulations (General Data Protection Regulation), I must have a legal basis to record and use your data in this way. The legal basis I use is that you have given me your consent by agreeing to the counselling terms and conditions. All information is securely held, either in locked filing cabinets or secure databases, for 7 years.

Professional Ethics

I work within the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) code of ethics. This means that I am accountable to a higher national organisation and must work within their guidelines. They have their own complaints procedure.
Details of which are available on the BACP website: www.bacp.co.uk

Supervision

I attend regular supervision with an experienced supervisor, which allows me to reflect on my practice to support me in working as effectively and ethically as possible. I discuss my clinical work with my supervisor - your identity and identifying details about you will not be disclosed.

My supervisor is also the executor of my clinical will. My clinical will outlines procedures for the closure or management of my private practice in the event of my death or unforeseen circumstances. My supervisor will safely inform my clients and offer referrals for alternative therapists to ensure ethical continuity. My supervisor is also bound by professional ethics to maintain client confidentiality.

Counselling Sessions

Our sessions will take place on the same day, at the same time, each week/ every other week, with each session lasting for 50 minutes.
If you arrive late for a session, it will not be possible to extend the session beyond the scheduled end time and depending on how late you arrive, it may be inappropriate to start the session.

Sessions will not take place if you are under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs.

Face to Face Sessions

Sessions are held in the comfort and warmth of my therapy room in Sutton, SM1 3JZ. Please note that there is no wheelchair access.

As I do not have a waiting room, please arrive for your session on time or, at most, two minutes before.

Free parking is available on the driveway. The road is permit only during the hours of 8am-6:30pm.

Online Sessions

I offer counselling sessions remotely online via Psychology Today's platform.

You will need to find a suitable, quiet place where you can sit down comfortably and won’t be disturbed during your sessions for privacy and confidentiality reasons. When agreeing a mutually convenient day/time for your session, please consider practicalities i.e. when is it likely to be a good and quiet time for you to have your session without being disturbed by others?

Payment

All counselling sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. Sessions must be paid for no later than 48 hours prior to the session via bank transfer.

The way that I work

There are a variety of approaches to the way practitioners work with their clients. I have been trained in a therapeutic approach called integrative. This method of therapy looks at the whole person, taking into account your mental, physical and emotional needs.
I will use techniques and tools from different modalities to tailor an individual approach for you, including:

Psychodynamic theory: explores how unconscious processes and past experiences influence your present-day emotions and behaviours, with the aim of bringing you a greater understanding and awareness.

Person-centred theory: prioritises your individual experience from your perspective. Facilitating personal growth by allowing you to explore and utilise your own strengths and personal identity.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): focuses on better managing your current problems by exploring the way you think and behave. You will learn coping skills and techniques to help you in future situations.

There may be times during counselling when you feel distressed and as though counselling is not helping you. It is helpful to discuss these difficulties within the containment of a counselling session and to not suddenly end the sessions. This will provide you with an opportunity to understand and perhaps resolve your distress. If you decide that you no longer wish to continue with the counselling sessions this will provide the space to end the counselling work appropriately.

Please note: Due to conflict of interest, I am unable to see two members of the same family.

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Wellbeing MOT Check-In

A supportive space to pause, reflect, and be heard. These drop-in wellbeing sessions are designed for those moments when you simply need space — to talk things through, release emotional tension, or reconnect with yourself.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just in need of a reset, these sessions offer:

💬 A confidential space to offload and feel heard

🗣 Light guidance and emotional support from a trained professional

✍🏽 Practical tools and techniques to support wellbeing and emotional regulation

There’s no pressure to commit long-term — come as needed, for whatever’s on your mind. This is a therapeutic space to check in, reflect, and leave feeling more grounded.

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