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Karen Balfour Counselling and Supervision

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Hi, my name is Karen and I'm a BACP registered member, qualified counsellor and supervisor predominantly practicing over the last sixteen years with young people.

I am self-employed and have developed a confidential person-centred counselling service for West Lothian Council, East Lothian Council and the City of Edinburgh Council for young people aged fifteen+. I have extensive experience working with ages from eleven years upwards both within statutory and non-statutory services. I also work privately with individuals, student counsellors and supervisees.

I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy which means I receive regular, monthly supervision sessions for both my client and supervisee work. My client's names are not used.
You can find out more on the Code of Ethics: BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice at (http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework).
Also their Complaints Procedure: BACP Professional Conduct Procedure at (http://www.bacp.co.uk/prof_conduct/).

Sessions are offered via Zoom, by telephone or face to face at my studio in Edinburgh (details on request)


Specialising in Counselling, Supervision, Training, Facilitation, Groups, Students, Families, Young people, Relationships, Bereavement, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Abuse, Consultancy

Interests
For those interested in energy healing, I am a qualified Reiki Teacher and Bi-Aura tutor and have been practicing energy healing for twenty years.
Memberships
MBACP, PCT Scotland, WAPCEPC, The Reiki Association, Bi Aura International
Qualifications/training
PG Dip in Counselling Certificate in Clinical Supervision Reiki Teacher Bi-Aura Tutor
Wheelchair accessible
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Fees: £40 - 50 per hour
Availability: Weekdays and evenings
Languages: English

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Last updated: 11 Jun 2025
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