KM Psychotherapy
Karen Morton MA (Psych & Couns) MBACP (Accred)
Welcome to KM Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, Counselling and Supervision in Rickmansworth & Online
I will support you, with empathy and without judgment, to face your challenges and live your best life.
Anxiety, trauma and chronic symptoms are different echoes of the same sensitized system
When you live with anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress, your internal 'alarm system' can become highly sensitized. This is an active protective response –your brain and body are working overtime to keep you safe.
This persistent state of protection can show up in many ways, often without a conscious link to your emotions. You may experience a constant hum of anxiety, or you may find that your system communicates through the body instead –manifesting as persistent pain, fatigue, or physical sensations that feel stuck or unexplained. These are not separate issues; they are the language your system uses to signal a need for safety, even where the connection to past or present stress is not immediately apparent or obvious.
We work where your emotional and physical experiences meet
What makes my approach different is that we don’t just talk about your experiences; we work with the way they are held in your system. Whether you are navigating emotional distress, persistent physical symptoms, or a blend of both, I integrate psychotherapy with neuroscience to help your nervous system find a new way of responding. We work together to discover your learned responses and life experiences that are keeping you in this protective loop. I have been there myself so I am passionate about supporting you in your recovery.
A Holistic Approach
As an integrative therapist, I work from a flexible, holistic framework rather than adhering to a standardized, one-size-fits-all approach. This allows us to tailor your therapy to your history and current capacity, ensuring the work remains relevant to your specific needs. We work collaboratively to identify the most effective approaches for you in the present moment, reviewing our progress frequently to ensure our direction stays aligned. I provide the structure and focus needed to help you build the internal resources to reclaim a sense of empowerment and move toward a more resilient way of living – whatever your circumstances.
Karen Morton MA (Psych & Couns) MBACP (Accred)
As an experienced psychotherapist, as well as a SIRPA practitioner, I support clients with adverse childhood experiences (‘ACE’s’) and trauma, as we safely explore the link between your physical and psychological symptoms.
I am an experienced face-to-face and online psychotherapist and counsellor, working online, via video and telephone and in person. I offer you my warmth, empathy and compassion, without judgment, and I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you, as we navigate through even the most difficult times in your life.
How We Work Together
Explore the Present Impact
We begin where you are at now, which might involve exploring how your history and life experiences manifest in your daily life. Because every person is unique, we move at your pace to identify the physiological and emotional processes that no longer serve you, and perpetuate cycles of distress or pain.
Cultivate a Sense of Safety
Recovery begins with the gradual experience of feeling seen and understood. I work alongside you to build a grounded, attuned connection where your experiences and symptoms are validated, helping you to navigate toward a state where your system can begin to soften its state of high alert.
Find a way forward
Whether we are processing emotional trauma, navigating anxiety, or resolving chronic symptoms, our goal is the same: to support you to move beyond responses that no longer serve you. We work to settle the alarm system and help your system return to a sense of balance, allowing for greater flexibility and a more resilient way of being.
How I Can Support You
I am an experienced existential humanistic and integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, which means that I have a flexible and holistic approach. I am not tied to a specific modality or theory. I work alongside you, taking into account your particular circumstances and acknowledging your needs and aspirations as a unique individual.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Short- and long-term therapy for adults, both in person and online.
Chronic Pain & Conditions
Specialist therapeutic support for those living with chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms.
Clinical
Supervision
Professional supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists and mental health practitioners.
What I Can Help With
I work with a varied and diverse client group, these are just some of the issues I can support you with:
Abuse
Anxiety
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME
Chronic pain and chronic illness
Depression
Disabilities
Eating Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Health-related issues
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Life changes
Loneliness
Loss
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Men’s issues
Panic
Post-traumatic stress
Redundancy
Relationships
Self-harm
Sexuality
Stress
Suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Women’s issues
Work-life balance
Work-related issues
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me to arrange a free 20-minute initial consultation call, either online or by phone. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are considering therapy, to answer any questions you may have about how therapy works, and whether I am the right therapist to support you. You are welcome to contact me by email or by using the form below.
Please note that I am now on leave until Monday, 8th June and will respond upon my return.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
I provide therapy online and in person
My psychotherapy and counselling practice is within easy reach of Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Amersham, Croxley Green, Northwood and Watford.
I am located within a ten minute walk from Rickmansworth Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railway Station and within a five minute drive of Junction 18 of the M25.
You are here, so you have taken the first step
I offer you my warmth, empathy and compassion, without judgment, and I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you, as we navigate through even the most difficult times in your life. You are welcome to send me an email with any questions or queries, or to arrange a chat.
I understand that this can seem a daunting process. I offer a free 20 minute initial video or phone consultation.