Welcome
True Thoughts Counselling
Offering face to face/remote counselling for adults as well as face to face counselling for couples and young people over 12
Karen Jowett-Lawton
Hello, my name is Karen Jowett-Lawton, I am a qualified, experienced counsellor but I’m also just another person with my own life experiences. I am a registered member of the BACP and have experience with many issues such as, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship issues and dealing with ill health. I also have experience with neurodiversity and clients from the LGBTQI community. My training is in person centred counselling and ERP (exposure and response prevention) therapy.
I understand that It can take a lot to reach out for help especially when you are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. I hope my friendly, relaxed and warm character will help you feel less alone. My clients genuinely matter to me. I work with care and compassion and even a sense of humour when the moment calls for it!
I don’t expect everyone’s journey through counselling to be easy or straight forward, it can be a bumpy ride but I’m here to support you through the ups and downs, you are allowed to make mistakes, get things wrong and change your mind, I won’t judge you or be shocked or disappointed, instead I’ll be there by your side while we figure it out.
Whether you want to come for 2 sessions or 102 sessions there is no pressure. Therapy can be flexible; you can dip in and out throughout your life. In addition to my private practice work, I work as a counsellor at Gasped in Wakefield and have volunteered in their Man Matters project. I also run an art group at the rehab centre, Reflections House in Castleford. Supporting men with their mental health.
What I offer
At True Thoughts Counselling I offer the opportunity to come and talk freely and without judgement in a safe confidential space. It can be so hard to deal with difficult life events but, my friendly, relaxed and warm character will hopefully help you feel less alone. There is an intuitive element to my approach which helps me to challenge my clients in a considerate way. I work from a person centred perspective but can use elements of CBT where it is appropriate, mostly using ERP in my work with clients with anxiety based issues.
I have a selection of resources available to help clients to understand their emotions, which can be helpful when the words are hard to find.
The chance to focus purely on ourselves is invaluable as it allows us to explore and reflect on our thoughts and feelings and gain a greater understanding of ourselves. I support people to work at their own pace in a way that empowers clients and encourages them to thrive. You don't have to go through it alone.
The Counselling Room
Walk and Talk therapy now available
Easy to find and accessible.
A quiet, relaxing, confidential space with ground floor access.
Easy to find and accessible.
Walk and Talk therapy now available
Easy to find and accessible.
Plenty of on street parking available.
Walk and Talk therapy now available
Walk and Talk therapy now available
Walk and Talk therapy now available
Young clients and parents
I have worked with young people for 30 years as well as having my own children who are now young adults. I am an impartial person who can support you while you find a way to understand and connect with whatever it is you are going through. I offer space to talk, vent and unravel your thoughts. I won't judge you or tell you what you should and shouldn't be doing. I'm here to listen.
My relaxed nature and sense of humour have been beneficial in building supportive relationships with my clients.
Couples
I work with couples from all walks of life with an emphasis on treating the relationship as the client. I understand that relationships can be hard and that coming to therapy is a big step. Many factors such as children, money, affairs, family and work can take their toll on relationships, and you won’t be the first or last couple to go through difficulties. I offer a neutral space for both parties to feel heard. Relationships take work, it’s important that you come with this in mind. Together we will aim to build communication and understanding. You may be given goals to work on to help implement change and find a way forward.
Adults
I work with men and women from all ages and backgrounds. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed or just need to off load, counselling can offer the space to do that in a healthy way. Its somewhere you can come first to work on helping yourself to overcome whatever is holding you back whether it be issues from your past or with your everyday life I can help you feel heard.
