About
Hello, I'm Karen.
I am a Mindfulness and Compassion practitioner and Mental Health First Aider with added training in Mindfulness for Children and Young Adults, and mindfulness training for cancer support.
Scroll down to see my training.
I OFFER 1:1 MINDFULNESS SESSIONS ONLINE - worldwide
MEN - WOMEN - YOUNG ADULTS, 18+
Online £40 per hour.
In person - £47 per hour session.
(I also visit and support people in their homes on an emotional level, mostly the elderly or those suffering with anxiety, low self-esteem, forms of autism or loneliness. I charge £40 for an hour and a half. At the moment (June 2026) I only have Thursdays free, in Leicestershire. I cover anywhere within a 20 or so minute drive from Melton. I am happy to stay longer than 90 minutes. This can be weekly, fortnightly or ad-hoc, 9-5).
I am based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Please feel free to contact me via social media, on LinkedIn, or by email for more info. I cover Thurmaston to Melton and all the villages in between, in person. Happy to travel, however, there will be an added fee.
BOOKING DATES AND TIMES:
Monday to Thursday - my hours are flexible between 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Please email me at thorpe24@icloud.com for more information. Or please fill in the contact form. Emails may come from my design business, quackmedia@hotmail.com
Practical Mindfulness, compassion & confidence Support
Experience straightforward, compassionate listening that focuses on unraveling your challenges without any fluff. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, upset, or confused about life.
There are no courses to enrol on, or obstacles to overcome. I understand how crucial it is for individuals to seek greater insight and coping strategies for everyday situations. If you're a man, woman, or young adult who needs to discuss difficulties related to life, work, relationships, or simply your thoughts and feelings, I can help. I aim to ease your concerns, listen attentively, and encourage you to view your situation more clearly, recognising it for what it truly is rather than what you may fear it to be.
Whether on a one-off basis or regularly, or just whenever you need some support or someone to talk to to steady your nerves and calm your mind.
Membership of bacp pending...
BUSINESSES - MINDFULNESS FOR EMPLOYEES
Please note I am also available to visit businesses to speak to staff on a 1:1 basis, ad-hoc or regularly to help calm any anxiety or worries they have at work, whether that's for a few hours or a designated day a week.
I focus on self-confidence and resilience, self-esteem, and support with anxiety and panic attacks. To help you feel better about yourself and gain the inner strength to cope better with challenging situations. I am a huge advocate of 'The Mindfulness Stop Technique', the ability to pause, think, focus, and take a breath before moving forward.
If your staff find they need someone to talk to confidentially, please don't hesitate to reach out. Struggling with confidence, direction, or self-esteem, I'm here to help. I am compassionate and well-equipped to provide support and guidance. I understand that everyone faces challenges, and it's okay to seek help. Our conversations are private, ensuring they have a safe space to express themselves freely. Remember, taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health. I'm here to listen, support, and help find the clarity and peace they crave. The goal is to support your staff in finding a way through whatever struggles they are facing.
Please contact me for more information at thorpe24@icloud.com or phone 07899 895941.
TRAINING
MINDFULNESS & COMPASSION PRACTITIONER (IMC). Accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).
Mental Health First Aider. Certified by MHFA England.
Mindfulness and Well-Being - Living with balance and ease - Rice University.
Foundations in Mindfulness - Rice University.
Mindfulness for Children and Young Adults (Mindfulness UK).
Compassionate Mindful Resilience for Cancer Support (Mindfulness UK).
Enhanced DBS & to work in adult care.
CHILDREN'S CONFIDENCE-BOOSTING BOOKS!
I have written 2 books so far, to support children with confidence and resilience, both are for sale on this website.
COMMENTS
“Karen’s mindfulness sessions have really helped me through a recent challenging time. Karen is kind, compassionate, and caring and immediately puts you at ease. Karen always has words of encouragement and has taught me some useful tools that I will continue to use in the future. Thank you.” Rebecca. APRIL 2026.
‘’Your advice on techniques for panic attacks was particularly useful. Your talk clearly had a significant impact and provided the students with valuable tools to handle their emotions better.’’
BROOKSBY COLLEGE STUDENT TALK, OCT 2024.
‘’We took a great deal from your talk last night. I will use the STOP method frequently. Listening to you talk about the teenage brain and they aren’t supposed to have it all figured out was really helpful, I will use that with my daughter & my young members of staff.’ Jo. GADDESBY VILLAGE HALL MARCH 2025.
''I was lucky enough to have Karen help me gain a sponsor for an event I was organising. I also worked with Karen to help promote my motivational speaking, and she got some brilliant results. Karen is friendly , approachable and efficient - all qualities that help her achieve so much in her area of work.'' CLAIRE LOMAS.