I had a dream… A dream of creating a positive and safe place where people can be understood and supported unconditionally.
A place where they can be accepted and feel free to progress and find their true self. A place that is completely inclusive to everyone no matter their cultural, spiritual, or religious background. A place that offers a whole range of clinical and holistic services.
My dream, Body Mind Consultancy (BMC), became a reality in 2010 even though it started long before that.
Since I was a child, I have always been compassionate, understanding and a good listener. Someone people trusted and confided in. Growing up in a family that was skeptical about psychology, it was not something I was able to pursue until after university studies.
I first embarked on a career in non-government organizations (NGOs), where again I found myself listening to people’s stories and finding ways to solve their problems. It was then I decided to act upon my dream. I felt that I had a purpose in life which was to help people on a more personal level and that was when I embarked on my own journey of self-discovery.
A lot of studying helped me find my path. Over the years I studied Spiritual Counselling, Hypnotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and obtained a PhD in Transpersonal Counselling. The relatively new field of Positive Psychology resonated with me, and I undertook a postgraduate degree in the subject, combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
A lifelong fascination with intuitive and energy healing led me to studying both subjects as part of my own spiritual journey. I became a meditation and mindfulness teacher, studied at the Eckhart School of Awakening, and learned from the ancient spiritual teachings of Dzogchen.
Dzogchen’s direct and simple approach transcends cultural boundaries making it accessible to all nationalities alike, regardless of their spiritual background. I found the teachings of Eckhart and Dzogchen helpful in my own journey and have incorporated them into the way I support others, particularly those looking for spiritual guidance.
I love researching and learning new methods or combining of therapeutic services that genuinely help people with their journey, such as Transformational Coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Therapy. With this approach our clients receive a truly personalised and empowering experience with services meticulously tailored to their needs.
It is not a one-size-fits-all approach or a one-sided relationship. Support and compassion are there throughout the whole healing journey and not just during the sessions. We have created a safe environment where clients are always encouraged to ask questions and express themselves freely.
There is a deep body-mind connection within all of us and strengthening that connection lies at the heart of everything we do at BMC. I truly believe in this unique approach and in the way we hold our clients in an unconditional positive regard creating a safe space where no one feels judged. Every person is a unique being and we each need to find our own way through life. We are here to guide you along your own path with whole-hearted acceptance and compassion.
Our Story
We combine therapeutic and holistic services that help anyone to live their best life, fulfil their potential and heal old wounds.
BMC was born in 2010, at a time when you couldn’t find anywhere that offered both clinical and spiritual services in one place.
Karen had a vision that something new and different was needed. Something that helped people achieve balance in all areas of their life. Something that offered everything from CBT to energy healing, from hypnotherapy to meditation.
She wanted to build a place where all beliefs are welcome and where people are supported and encouraged to find their own path forward. And that’s exactly what she did by creating BMC.
At BMC, we’ve created a safe haven where people are free to tell their stories and be wholly themselves without fear, embarrassment or judgement. A space where you will receive proper care with compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard.
And we’ve made it accessible to all by offering these services online as well as face-to-face in London, Beirut and Cyprus.
Our BMC mantra:
You are Beautiful and Perfect - You Can Do It!