Karen is the co-founder and CEO of MindfulnessUK, leading all aspects of the organisation and pioneering new initiatives, growth, and development. Author of "Compassionate Mindful Inquiry in Therapeutic Practice" (2020, Singing Dragon), her dynamic leadership and innovative vision drive the continued success and expansion of the organisation.

In 2019, Karen served as the Chair of the British Association of Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA) and remains an active member of the BAMBA team. MindfulnessUK, under Karen's guidance, is a recognised teacher training organisation affiliated with BAMBA and EAMBA (European Associations for Mindfulness Support Exchange) and is regulated by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body as well as the CPD Standards Office. Karen is also an Honorary Lecturer at Queens University, Belfast and sits on their Advisory Board for the research they conduct on Compassionate Mindful Resilience.