After more than 30 years working as a GP, I came to recognise that many of the challenges people face—whether emotional, physical or relational—cannot be fully understood through a medical lens alone.
Today, through Karen Sankey Wellness, I support people to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences and create meaningful, sustainable change. My work combines the latest understanding of stress, trauma, nervous system regulation, human behaviour and wellbeing with compassionate coaching, mentoring and education.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can pause, reflect and reconnect with themselves. Whether you are navigating stress, burnout, mental health or addiction challenges, life transitions, relationship challenges, loss of purpose, chronic symptoms or simply a desire to live more authentically, I will work alongside you to help you understand what may be driving your struggles and identify practical steps towards greater wellbeing.
My approach is trauma-informed, holistic and deeply compassionate, recognising that every person's story matters and that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours often make sense when viewed through the lens of our experiences.
I believe that healing and growth happen when we are met with curiosity rather than judgement, and when we are given the understanding, support and tools to reconnect with who we truly are.
Please note: Although Karen practised as a GP for over 30 years, she is not offering GP consultations or medical treatment through Karen Sankey Wellness. Sessions are provided in her role as a Therapeutic Coach, Mentor and Educator and are focused on wellbeing, personal growth, stress, trauma, relationships and health creation. Clients should continue to seek medical advice and treatment from their own healthcare professionals where appropriate.
Services Offered:
Therapeutic Coaching, Mentoring & Education, including
One-off Discovery Sessions
Psychoeducation introductory workbook (Stress, Trauma, Nervous System Health)
Ongoing bespoke Coaching & Mentoring at a pace that works for you
Session Themes include
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Mental Health & Emotional Resilience Coaching
Support for Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm
Burnout Recovery & Prevention
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Nervous System Regulation & Self-Regulation Skills
My work is founded in a deep curiosity about the human experience and a belief that many of the challenges we face—whether emotional, psychological or physical—make sense when viewed through the lens of our life experiences, relationships and environments.
Drawing on over 35 years of experience in healthcare, alongside training in trauma-informed practice, coaching, human behaviour and wellbeing, I integrate insights from the science of stress and trauma, interpersonal neurobiology, epigenetics, Human Givens psychology and the growing evidence around the mind-body connection. This understanding invites us to look beyond symptoms alone and become curious about the root causes of distress, disease and disconnection.
For much of my medical career, I worked within a system that often positioned the professional as the expert and the patient as someone needing to be fixed. While medication and medical interventions can be life-changing and sometimes essential, I came to recognise that they are not always the complete answer we have been led to believe. Many people are living with the effects of chronic stress, unmet emotional needs, trauma, loss, loneliness, disconnection and lifestyles that are out of alignment with what human beings need to thrive.
My approach is therefore less about asking "What's wrong with you?" and more about exploring "What happened to you?", "What matters to you?" and "What do you need to flourish?". Together we explore the patterns, beliefs, coping strategies and adaptations that may have helped you survive but may now be limiting your wellbeing and potential.
At the heart of my work is a coaching relationship that seeks to empower rather than direct. I do not believe that people need fixing. Instead, I see each person as resourceful, capable and possessing an innate capacity for growth, healing and change when given the right understanding, support, resources and environment. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with your strengths and values, and develop the awareness, tools and confidence to create meaningful change in your life.
I believe that healing is possible for all of us. Not because we erase the past, but because we can develop a different relationship with it. Through compassion, curiosity, connection and greater self-understanding, we can move beyond survival and create lives that feel healthier, more authentic and more aligned with who we truly are.
2023 Compassionate Inquiry for Professionals -Gabor Mate 2023
2023 Traumatic Stress Certificate -Bessel Van der Kolk
2023 Positive Intelligence training
2022 Working with and Coaching Neurodivergent Clients
2022 Mindfulness for Professionals
2022 Positive Psychology Toolkit for coaches
2022 CBT Tools for Coaches 2022
2022 Visual Coach Certification, Shift- it school
2021 Fundamentals of Working Visually, Shift-it school
2021 Art in Coaching, Developing your practice
2021 Trauma and Art-based coaching
2021 Creativity for Coaching workshop
2021 Art in Coaching Introduction
2021 ICF Accredited PG Cert in Business and Personal Coaching
2021 Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming
2021 Certified Practitioner of Hypnosis, Timeline and NLP Coach
2021 RCGP Certificate in Drug Misuse
1991 MBBCH DRCOG DPD
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What People Say
Testimonials
I feel like Ive come such a long way since my first session with you and I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for the treatments and advice youve given me Thank you Ben!!!
Had several neuro-energetic kinesiology appointments at the Centre and found the experience to be very beneficial and eye-opening. Would recommend to anyone. 5 star
"Working with Fran over the last few months has been a joy.
I loved the variety in our sessions.
Many different techniques always resulting in breakthroughs that Fran then helped me to process.
Thanks again!
I was very impressed by the service from Integral Health. I was contacted and offered an appointment immediately after contacting the centre. Ben Calder gave me excellent advice and managed to sort out my issues in only one session.I would highly recommend this clinic.
Got an appointment through really quickly. The staff were really friendly and made the procedures and testing easy to understand throughout, step by step. Really pleased with the outcome. Finally got the answers I was looking for and would highly recommend.
Great service from Ben and his team. If you want your aches and pains sorting out or if you feel your life just isn't in balance you really should give Integral Health a try...
Wow! As I left my session with the amazingly knowledgeable Ben Calder I said: I feel lighter! I feel so light because I now know what my body does and does not like.
I cannot stop talking to everyone about how amazing Ben is! Everyone should go and see him! What an amazing soul Ben is! Super grateful that our lives crossed
I would definitely recommend Fran to anyone who is looking for a little guidance.
Fran is very warm and so easy to talk to. Even online, I was able to instantly connect to Fran, and she really listens and has the ability to help guide without judgement.
I'm grateful for the work she has done for me
I would like to thank Wan, for a deep tissue and stone massage, it's an experience that I've never had before, already booked for next week, I would recommend this to anyone, please look at there website as there are numerous things to do within the complex.
10 days after the session for my daughter, she received a "Heart Award" at school for her positivity. She has been bright, positive and done after school activities - clubs and sports 4/5 evenings! She wouldn't even leave the house unless 100% required a few weeks back. I thought I should share this with you. Thank you.
I used the centre to help training and preparation for a marathon. As well as getting some great advice around technique and training, I was also introduced to Bowen Technique which helped repair a slight hamstring injury and also Kinesiology which allowed me to design a bespoke training diet. Would definitely recommend.
I highly recommend the Centre for Integral Health. I've been here for multiple sessions with Ben Calder, and honestly, you need to go and experience it for yourself. Friendly, professional and just a generally positive experience all around! The Centre offers such a range of services, I can't wait to try out a few of the other therapies they offer!
I am sure that if it wasnt for your classes, the function in my left bicep would have not come back. Also I would have not been able to recover from my chemotherapy so quickly, I can not thank you enough.
I'd also like to say that the appointments I have had with you have made such a big difference to my life. Although it's been hard cutting things out of my diet, I can't believe how much my skin has improved since my appointment with you. I will continue to recommend you to my family and friends because as I have said, the appointments I have had with you over the years have improved my well-being so much!
Went very well. Was very happy with how friendly and welcoming it all was, and the treatment was at the highest quality.
I've been working with Ben for just over a year now and have found his support incredibly helpful. Most recently, Ben has taught me specific techniques for managing emotional response and staying calm and in control during moments of extreme pressure. Ben's walk and talk sessions are fantastic and I would highly recommend him!
Love the Qigong classes Ben runs. Professional, safe and informative. Thanks Ben
Working with Fran over the last few months has been a joy.
I loved the variety in our sessions.
Many different techniques always resulting in breakthroughs that Fran then helped me to process.
Thanks again!
Excellent service from start to finish, the booking system was very straightforward and the clinic is spotlessly clean. I can highly recommend Ben Calder who has given me my life back!! After suffering debilitating headaches for many years, and having various medications and procedures done by neurologists, two sessions with Ben has completely cured them. There is no pressure to book further appointments, unlike some therapists.
So I cant quite believe Im writing this a week on but his legs seem nearly cleared, hes now not drinking any milk....
he eats more in one meal than he did all day and I dont want to speak to soon but 2 nights now he has slept through.compared to waking under every 2 hours the last few weeks.
...in one small week our lives seem much improved!
Before I had a series of Bowen sessions I had lived with lower back pain and discomfort for over ten years. I chose the Bowen technique as I wanted to be treated by a practitioner who understood that the body is a whole system. The technique itself is not invasive or stressful on the body as the underlying approach is that with the right support, time and gentle encouragement the body can heal.
Went there yesterday for my first yoga session. It's a great little place. Didn't know it was there until a few months ago. I also go there often to have a massage which I love!
I had four Bowen sessions each about three weeks apart, after the first session I felt a notable difference in my posture and in the strength of my spine, strangely I felt taller. By the fourth session I knew that my discomfort had been resolved and I am now able to move much more freely and flexibly without worrying about my back.
"I really struggle to meditate. To sit in silence and with my own thoughts.
I had a huge fear of being alone before I met Fran. I wanted to calm my thoughts when I was struggling.
Fran recorded an audio that I listen to when I feel myself spiralling down into my negative emotions.
It helps me to remember that I'm never alone and I can listen to it wherever I am.
Thanks so much Fran!
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