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Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Karen

Karen McClurkin is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person. She draws on several methods to build a practical plan that meets individual needs. Karen aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is troubling them now or what has been hard for years.

Her practice includes trauma and abuse among other concerns. She also helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction and issues with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder and ADHD are also within her listed focus areas. Karen blends approaches such as Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work. She adapts those methods to suit each person rather than following a single method for everyone.

Sessions are practical and aim to give useful tools as well as space to make sense of feelings. She has seven years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Her background also includes work relating to menopause, infertility, loss of identity and mother and baby homes.

That wider experience shapes how she understands long-term difficulties. People who choose Karen can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. The focus is on small steps that feel manageable.

Progress is tracked by what changes feel helpful in day-to-day life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392488	July 2026
NCPS	NCS17-04650	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Karen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Karen names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

How informed approaches work online

Many of her methods translate well to remote work. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past events affect current feelings and behaviour, and sessions often include grounding and stabilisation techniques that can be practised during calls. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and change those patterns through reflective conversation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods to try first, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needs and goals become clearer. That collaborative planning means the work evolves to suit each person.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a day, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options help people access consistent therapy without travelling and make it simpler to fit sessions around work and family commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Karen commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem and addictions, along with trauma and abuse and related issues such as sleeping problems and anger.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is integrative and practical. Sessions focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and giving tools that fit the persons life.

How many years has she practised?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What credentials and where is she based?

Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both UK-based and international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are fees structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.