- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT techniques
About Karen
Karen McClurkin is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs in practice. Karen draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She uses client-centred methods to create a straightforward, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels hard right now.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are part of her toolkit to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. Dialectical behaviour therapy ideas are used for emotion regulation and building practical coping skills. Mindfulness exercises are introduced to help with stress, anxiety and sleep issues.
Her practice includes support for issues that often come with relationship breakdown, such as abandonment, commitment concerns, separation and codependency. She also has experience with addiction, domestic violence, chronic pain and fertility-related distress. These areas are worked through with direct conversation and practical steps.
People can expect clear, plain discussion about what’s bothering them. The initial step is usually a short review of current difficulties and goals, then a shared plan for what to focus on in sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Karen commonly uses attachment-based work to look at how past relationships influence current reactions and patterns. This approach helps people understand why they respond strongly in close relationships and can guide practical changes in how they relate to others.She also draws on client-centred counselling, which focuses on listening without judgement and letting the client lead the conversation. This tends to suit people who need a calm space to talk things through and decide what to work on next.
CBT is used to spot thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and to try small experiments to test new ways of coping. That can be useful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself. Karen will work with each person to agree what methods to try based on their issues, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions where being on camera is optional, or where telephone work may fit if bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and practical, combining attachment-based, client-centred, CBT, DBT and mindfulness approaches to fit a person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.