Karen is currently an ACC Pastoral Care course author, trainer and facilitator. She is passionate about pastoral care and has supported people throughout her career as an NHS Nurse and Dietitian and a University Teaching Fellow. She has a certificate in pastoral care, is a trained Listening Practitioner and is a Pastoral Supervisor. She is a senior accredited Coach/Mentor with European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and an active member of the Christian Coaching & Mentoring Network. She has also recently gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Formation from Waverley Abbey College. Karen lives and attends church in Leicestershire.