Karen McClurkin , BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin uses an integrative approach that draws on several tried methods to meet each person's needs. She aims to build a strong, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship first. That relationship is the starting point for looking at current problems or long-standing issues that keep recurring.

Karen helps people talk through stress, anxiety and relationship problems. She also supports those facing grief, addiction, anger and sleep difficulties. She works with people who are struggling with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes.

Her practice also includes help for concerns such as ADHD, bipolar difficulties and trauma or abuse. Additional focus areas include body image, attachment-related worries, codependency and issues around fertility and loss. Karen also has experience with chronic pain, illness and disability and with challenges linked to separation and domestic violence.

With seven years of experience, Karen brings a practical, person-focused way of working. She uses techniques drawn from attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches among others. Sessions are conversational and geared towards clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.

Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed here as supplied. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for people in the United Kingdom or internationally through online formats. People begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

How therapy approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help people explore attachment patterns and work on building more secure ways of relating to others. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of each session and relies on listening and empathy to help people find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for improving self-esteem and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling-style reflections or people who prefer not to speak aloud. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and medical commitments while keeping the focus on steady, usable progress.