Find out more about Karen Donaghay, one of Third's therapists.

Hi, I'm Karen.

All therapy relies on a trusting relationship - one that is created over time. Beyond that, therapy is hard to describe because it's always a unique experience. I used to teach creative writing and it amazed me to discover how diverse the stores would be, even within a small group of students. And somehow those fictional stories would often reveal something about their own lives: their struggles, their triumphs, their conflicted selves. And that's also true of therapy: I never hear the same story twice.

So how do I work? You may come to therapy with your own set of questions. What's going on? Why do I feel like this? Why can't I deal with this problem on my own? You may have struggled with certain aspects of your life for a long time. Or this could be a recent thing. Whatever the case, your own curiosity will always be our starting point.

But therapy is not just about you: it's about what we can explore together. My job is to walk alongside you, helping you to gain a deeper understanding through our conversations. I work gently with issues such as childhood trauma and ensure that any sensitive memories emerge at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

As a therapist I choose to specialise in issues which tend to be rooted in a difficult - or possibly traumatic - childhood. It is true that the process does take time, but even for deep-seated issues, therapy can reveal new paths and actually make them possible.

Location:

London, UK

Languages spoken:

English

Specialist areas of interest:

Abuse, addiction, chronic pain, trauma 

Training:

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, PgDip

Goldsmiths University, London

MBACP