Testimonials
Read what my clients say
Mental health
“Feeling very grateful to have found Kareen. She has been very empathetic, flexible with her approach and is great at what she does. I have felt very comfortable in our sessions to work through some very challenging ideas and thoughts and I actually look forward to the sessions as I know it will help me. Therapy is a bit of a taboo subject in my culture but I think it has really helped to open up some important discussions with family and friends and has changed the stigma around it. Thank you Kareen!”
M.B
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief, Family Issues, Disorderd Eating
Kareen is without a doubt the best therapist I’ve ever had. I’d been through several rounds of NHS talk therapy over several years and made some progress but it never seemed to stick, so I was uncertain about starting private sessions. But from our very first session, the difference was astounding and I had zero hesitation in returning – three years later and I still see Kareen regularly. I’m immensely grateful for her expertise, perspectives and all-round support, it’s enabled me to go further on my healing journey than I thought I could. With her help, I’ve processed things that were previously too painful to even say, let alone imagine myself free from, and I’ve never felt an ounce of judgement or disapproval from her. My queer identity and that of my partners has also been handled wonderfully, I don’t feel like I have to hide parts of myself or talk around them. She brings compassion and patience to every single interaction, and celebrates my wins and cheers me on as readily as she makes space for my struggles. When I’ve needed her in an emergency, she’s been there, I know I can count on her and that makes a huge difference. It’s obvious that she genuinely cares and this isn’t just a job for her. I’d recommend Kareen in a heartbeat.”
T
Trauma, Transformation
“I would like to start by mentioning Kareen was recommended to me by a close friend, which was a bonus. I am no stranger to therapy but never stuck at it however, sitting across from Kareen in our sessions felt different and has been different close to a year in. Having Kareen in my life has helped me to understand my habits, traits, traumas and intuition. I’ve had many “Eureka!” moments safely steered by Kareen which has allowed me to be less hard on myself and to show myself more grace and kindness as well as patience and compassion for myself and others. No amount of Thank You’s seems enough to express how much having sessions with Kareen has held be back from the brink of despair. Everyone should have a Kareen Chung AKA everyone should have therapy. It’s not just for times of crisis, taking care of our mental health should be as normal as getting a haircut!”
S.B
Transformation
“As someone who thought they were quite self aware, I had my reservations about starting therapy. I have struggled to put my trust into people, and to say my work with Kareen has been eye-opening, would be an understatement. After only our initial session, i felt I could trust Kareen to walk me down the long journey called healing. Kareen’s guidance has helped me rationalise all my concerns and has guided me to understand and pinpoint my trigger points, to ask myself where and how I have gotten to the place I am now. She has assisted me in learning l how to break my old habits and improve my life at my own pace. Emotions I had no ability to even say I now feel, and can recognize where they come from and where they may go, both negatively and positively. If you want a therapist who pours into you while also letting you know where you need to make improvements in a healthy way, Kareen is that individual. Words cannot even grasp what her reassurance has done for me. I know I’m on the right path attracting good energy and all the things I want and deserve thanks to her.”
D.F
Emotional healing, Self Discovery
“I knew of Kareen’s capabilites but was amazing when I actually experienced it. I went to her when i was at the lowest point emotionally in my life. I just experienced a heartbreak with my child’s father and was having violent thoughts, unable to control my emotions, wasn’t eating nor drinking and most of all emotionally wasn’t present. She helped me to navigate through those thoughts and feelings in her online sessions. Can I tell you that while I was on my lunch break, I used to closed my office door and had my emotional sessions. Within the sessions I was given assignments to dig deep, express myself and most of all flesh out feelings that I had bottled up for years. I learnt to understand and recognise what my true feelings are, especially for a person that has throughout the years, neglected her own feelings. She opened a part of me that needed to be opened plus to understand how to feel and interpret said feelings. I truly recommend her, do her assignments, listen to her and most of all be true to yourself. She is truly an amazing psychotherapist I have ever experienced. I will always recommend her to anyone.”
R.B
Personal Growth, Well-being
“As a man, I always had an adverse view of therapy until I finally acknowledged to myself that I needed help. Having engaged Kareen, my views have completely changed. I not only see therapy as a way of addressing issues plaguing my life but as a form of maintenance to ensure that there is no regression whatsoever. Kareen has been nothing but amazing with her balanced views; challenging me to be a better version of myself on each occasion and being an oasis during the most tiring and testing times. I wholeheartedly recommend her as she understands the true meaning of trust and confidentiality.”
D.A
SF Experience
“I have been seeing Kareen for therapy for about 4 years and it’s difficult to put the gratitude I have for her into words. She has helped me change my life entirely for the better. Life before therapy with Kareen was much, much harder and I felt very lost and overwhelmed. She has helped me work through difficult childhood memories which has given me a greater understanding of myself. Which has also allowed me to make better decisions for myself and helped me have healthier relationships. She has filled in gaps of things I was never taught as a child about emotions and she helped me give a voice to parts of myself that needed to be heard. She has been the greatest emotional support in my life and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who needs some help with their mental health. Thank you for everything and your ongoing support.”
S.F
Transformation, Depression
“For as long as I have known her, Kareen has been a cornerstone in the path to discovering my future self. Before meeting Kareen, I didn’t have anyone I felt I could comfortably confide in about my problems or feelings. Kareen has helped me to understand how past events have contributed to destructive thought patterns that have kept me stuck in a cycle of low self-esteem, negative self-talk, and believing I was incapable of creating meaningful connections. Working with Kareen, we have begun to unlearn some of the harmful ‘truths’ I hold about myself, where she serves as a calming and reasoning counterforce to my inner critic. Kareen has been there to hold my hand through some of the most trying times in my life, including managing depression onset by academic stress and the diagnosis of a long-term condition. She has also helped me to navigate challenging family and friendship dynamics by assisting me in setting boundaries. Kareen has brought me from a place of hopelessness to the realisation that I have all I need to achieve my dreams. While I am still a work in progress, I can confidently say I am an infinitely better person having started therapy sessions with Kareen.”
A.A
Trauma
“Therapy with Kareen has changed my life. This is my first time in therapy, and I can’t imagine my life without it. As a therapist she is flexible, personable and each session ends with practical steps forward to further your development. I’ve gained the confidence to face my past, acknowledge my traumas and make healthy decisions I would never have done before I started my sessions. So thank you Kareen!”
E
Personal growth and healing
“I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Kareen as my therapist. From the moment I started our sessions, I felt genuinely heard and understood. She opened me up to a part of myself I locked away for so long within the first session. She created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to openly express and explore my thoughts and emotions. Kareen always demonstrates exceptional professionalism and empathy throughout our time together. She offers valuable insights and practical tools that have been instrumental in my growth and healing journey. Her guidance has provided me with the strength and clarity to navigate challenging situations in my life. I genuinely appreciate Kareen’s dedication and commitment to helping me achieve my goals. She possess a rare combination of expertise and compassion, making her an outstanding therapist. I couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone seeking support and guidance. Thank you Kareen, for your unwavering support and for making a significant positive impact on my life.”
R.R
Book to see Kareen
I warmly extend an invitation for a complimentary 15-minute consultation, where we can have an open and heart-to-heart conversation about your goals and aspirations. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you to share your thoughts, and for me to offer my recommendations. This meeting is a chance to ask any questions you may have and explore the possibility of embarking on this journey together. Most of my clients have found this initial meeting incredibly valuable.