- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
About Karen
Karen Sturch is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family conflicts, and anger. She also supports those dealing with depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, parenting pressures, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Karen uses straightforward conversation to help people see what is getting in the way. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths when tackling difficult problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long lectures or abstract theories.
Her approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. With CBT she looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Solution-Focused work concentrates on small changes that produce noticeable improvement fast.
Karen has supported people through issues such as attachment difficulties, blended family tensions, chronic pain and illness, control struggles, separation and divorce, and first responder stress. She also helps with shame, guilt, midlife questions, career crossroads, and panic attacks.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Karen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when working online. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and uses step-by-step exercises to change them. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems and anger patterns.Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical changes that quickly improve day-to-day life. It asks what is already working and builds on those moments to create clearer, short-term goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karen will discuss goals and preferences with each client and collaborate to decide which methods to try first. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations, which can help maintain continuity when life gets disruptive.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Karen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family conflict, plus depression, trauma, addictions, grief and related issues.
What is her counselling style?
She uses direct conversation and practical steps, treating clients as the expert of their own story and building on their strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription 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.