Dr Karen Johnson is a highly qualified and experienced Counselling Psychologist who has completed 8 years of university training. She has worked in various counselling organisations before establishing a successful private practice almost 20 years ago

Area of Speciality

Dr Johnson specialises in relationship counselling for couples and individuals. Her doctoral research considered factors that impact on the relationship satisfaction of couples with dependent children, such as their attachment, conflict styles and level of emotional intelligence. Through this research, Dr Johnson was able to identify important therapeutic interventions in order to assist couples to enhance and improve their relationships, particularly whilst they are facing the challenges of parenting dependent children. As a parent of three adult children, Dr Johnson brings a wealth of life experience to her understanding of couple and parenting issues.

Dr Johnson provides counselling for a wide range of relationship issues:

• Communication/Conflict

• Emotional connection and attunement

• Intimacy

• Pre-marital and pre-parenting counselling

• Infidelity and breaking of trust

• Emotional and physical intimacy

Dr Johnson has been trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Solution- Focussed approaches. Dr Johnson has undertaken extensive EFT training and has international certification as an EFT couple therapist and supervisor.. Above all, Dr Johnson strives to provide a safe, respectful and supportive environment where the unique and specific needs of the client are central to the therapeutic process.