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Karen Dempsey

Karen is a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, with ten years’ post-qualifying experience. Her qualifications include a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and an MA/Diploma in Transpersonal Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is Faculty Lead for The Awareness Centre Training School in South London, where she creates, develops and delivers training programmes for therapists – including a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. She is also the Lead Counsellor for the City Lit Counselling Service, overseeing the work of placement therapists and a supervisor, as well as carrying out initial client assessments.  She is currently carrying out doctoral research into transformative learning.


What people say about Karen:


"Love it! Very informative, interactive, and plenty of discuss, which was good food for thought. I love learning new things and re enforcing my own knowledge. The presenter was very good at presenting. Everything was delivered in a controlled and methodical way, which kept me engaged. I will use what I’ve learnt and apply it to my myself and practice. Thanks for a lonely session."


"Karen is very personable and calm, affirming ... Amazing tools shared. Thank you Karen"


"It was great. It taught me realistic coping strategies and useful tools for myself and to share with others. Very well delivered for people who struggle with attention and focus like me. Really informative"


"Good tips for managing stress. Practical tips which can be easily used in practice / life and not unrealistic. Delivered brilliantly Thank you!"


"I love how Karen is very knowledgable and presents the information in a very engaging way. The workshop   was a lot better than expected"



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