Explore the range of therapeutic services offered by Inner Oak Therapy, tailored to support your unique needs. From anxiety and trauma to personal growth, we’re here to help you heal and thrive.
She understands that beginning therapy can feel like a daunting step – and choosing the right therapist is a significant part of that journey. If you’re unsure, her advice is simple: trust your gut. Perhaps decision-making has been difficult, or decisions have been made for you for too long – this might be the first one that truly feels like yours. And if you’re wondering, what if I get it wrong? — trust yourself. It’s the next step towards fulfilling your potential. Karen welcomes you to call for an informal, no-obligation chat to see if she might be the right fit for your mental health journey.
Karen is Irish (which becomes apparent the moment she speaks!) and has lived in the beautiful city of Wolverhampton for over a decade. She has worked in local homeless charities, a drug and alcohol recovery center, and spent five years as a psychotherapist at a national organisation supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse. These roles have shaped her trauma-informed approach and commitment to inclusive, accessible therapy.
While her core approach is person-centred therapy, she draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities:
Her integrative counselling approach ensures therapy is personalised, holistic, and effective.
Explore the range of therapeutic services offered by Inner Oak Therapy, tailored to support your unique needs. From anxiety and trauma to personal growth, we’re here to help you heal and thrive.
As an accredited EMDR therapist, she provides evidence-based trauma therapy to support individuals facing:
Karen has extensive experience working with a range of emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, and identity struggles. She also supports individuals dealing with addiction recovery, body image concerns, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. With over eight years of experience supporting survivors of childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, she offers a compassionate, sensitive, and non-judgemental space for healing.
As a Christian, Karen believes in the inherent value and worth of every individual – and that no one is beyond help. She is dedicated to providing a high-quality, respectful, and inclusive therapy service to people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. Whether you’re seeking trauma counselling, anxiety support, or personal growth in Wolverhampton or online, she is here to help.
Her aim is to walk alongside you as you explore, heal, and grow – supporting you in rediscovering your resilience and unlocking your Inner Oak. Together, you will work to overcome barriers and embrace the strength within.
Book a free discovery call to gently explore how counselling or psychotherapy may support your mental health and emotional wellbeing. This confidential conversation offers an opportunity to ask questions and see whether Inner Oak Therapy feels like the right fit for you.
My Qualifications:
Karen is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and regularly undertakes advanced psychotherapy training to enhance her knowledge and therapeutic skills. Recent CPD includes:
A gentle EMDR-related method for trauma processing
Working with parts of the self in trauma recovery
Understanding the mind-body connection in psychotherapy
Supporting clients with complex trauma symptoms
Helping individuals explore and heal deep-rooted emotional wounds
This ongoing training ensures a compassionate, trauma-informed, and up-to-date counselling service for every client.
Inner Oak Therapy was founded by Karen Duncan with a vision to provide compassionate, integrative psychotherapy in a safe and inclusive space. Since its inception, the practice has grown to offer specialised services including EMDR therapy, supporting individuals across the West Midlands and beyond.