Karen Ludkin - Integrative Trauma Informed Therapist

I'm Karen Ludkin, I have over 6 years experience as a therapist working with adults and young people. My work is relationship focused and I work using a trauma informed stage approach, creating safety and stabilisation throughout the work.  

I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a CPCAB Level 5 children and young people qualification.  I am a DDP informed (level 1 and 2) practitioner and integrate this model into my work where needed. I have also undertaken additional training to work with adoption.

I work directly with children, adults, carers and parents and I am passionate about providing a space that allows you to safely explore what you may be finding difficult at this time. I can help parents and carers understand the effects of trauma on their child, to help facilitate a deeper understanding of how our lived experiences can affect us in the here and now and ways to manage that.  

Being an Integrative Therapist means that I can tailor various theories and approaches to our work so that we can find a way to work together to help support your journey and to bring a deeper understanding and self-awareness of how you can manage life's difficulties. 

Sometimes it can be hard to find the words to say how you feel or even know where to start. As this is your space, we will work at a pace that is right for you. I use creative interventions to help aid our work, if that feels right, as this can often help you reflect and deepen your understanding of yourself when words are hard to find. It can be really daunting to start something new with someone you do not know, however this is your journey, your goals and process and I am passionate about supporting and providing the space you need, to discover your true self.

I am able to therapeutically support clients with the following:

  • Trauma - Single trauma and more complex trauma events
  • Family relationship difficulties
  • Friendship & Social Difficulties 
  • Attachment work 
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Anxiety
  • Low mood & depression
  • Low self-esteem & self-worth
  • Grief
  • Fostering & Adoption


Age Range:
Children, Adolescents and Adults

Registration:
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Membership:
Enhanced DBS