Why Psychotherapy with Karen?

Karen Gnat has over 20 years’ experience working in the health and wellness industry. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Karen works within the framework of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Her strengths are working with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. She has a strong background in working with (youth 16+) young adults, working mothers and retirees. Her client centered approach focuses on building strong and supportive alliances. She incorporates a systematic view and uses frameworks such as attachment theory, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness. Karen’s warmth and empathy provides a safe space in which the client can explore their resistances and goals to feel supported in their lives.