Karen Ball, BACP
BACP-accredited counsellor specialising in loss and relationships
- Bereavement and loss support
- Couples and family counselling
- Creative therapy options
About Karen Ball
Karen Ball welcomes visitors with a calm, experienced presence and a clear commitment to helping people navigate difficult life moments. She offers a supportive space where individuals can explore feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, painful losses, bereavement, trauma, or the need for change, and she works collaboratively to help clients identify options and build resilience.
Karen believes that most people have the capacity to cope with crisis, resolve problems, and develop greater personal insight, and she aims to provide encouragement and practical support when challenges feel overwhelming. She adapts her approach to each person rather than relying on a single model, drawing on a broad training background to tailor work to individual needs.
She is a fully qualified counsellor, supervisor and trainer and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained at Anglia Ruskin University and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Integral Counselling, which covered the main theoretical models now used in her practice. Karen works with individuals, couples, families and groups and has a particular specialism in bereavement and loss in all its forms, including loss of pets, careers or lifestyle.
As a Relate-trained counsellor she offers focused support for couples in times of difficulty, and she also uses creative therapy techniques for clients who find it hard to express what they are experiencing in words. Karen provides supervision and personal therapy for qualified counsellors, trainees and other healthcare professionals, available either individually or in group formats. In addition, she delivers training in counselling, supervision, bereavement and creative therapy to help professionals and individuals develop greater self-awareness and communication skills.
Her practice meets in discreet premises in a residential area of Mayland and at the ExploringUcounselling premises in Sudbury. Karen is not currently accepting new clients.
Karen believes that most people have the capacity to cope with crisis, resolve problems, and develop greater personal insight, and she aims to provide encouragement and practical support when challenges feel overwhelming. She adapts her approach to each person rather than relying on a single model, drawing on a broad training background to tailor work to individual needs.
She is a fully qualified counsellor, supervisor and trainer and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She trained at Anglia Ruskin University and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Integral Counselling, which covered the main theoretical models now used in her practice. Karen works with individuals, couples, families and groups and has a particular specialism in bereavement and loss in all its forms, including loss of pets, careers or lifestyle.
As a Relate-trained counsellor she offers focused support for couples in times of difficulty, and she also uses creative therapy techniques for clients who find it hard to express what they are experiencing in words. Karen provides supervision and personal therapy for qualified counsellors, trainees and other healthcare professionals, available either individually or in group formats. In addition, she delivers training in counselling, supervision, bereavement and creative therapy to help professionals and individuals develop greater self-awareness and communication skills.
Her practice meets in discreet premises in a residential area of Mayland and at the ExploringUcounselling premises in Sudbury. Karen is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Ball have?
Karen Ball has 13 years of experience.
Is Karen Ball a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does Karen Ball provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Ball located?
Karen is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Karen Ball as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Ball through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Ball work with international clients?
Karen Ball does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Ball cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether therapy delivered remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or transitions in life, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the communication method that best suits them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from different locations.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and clients can change therapists if they feel another fit would be better. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible and effective path to the support they need.