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Karen Murdock, BACP, NCPS

Karen Murdock helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.

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About Karen

Karen Murdock helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing grief, anger, career change and the effects of compassion fatigue or ADHD. Karen's name appears first because she runs the sessions and meets people where they are.

Karen uses a flexible, person-centred style. She listens carefully and shapes sessions to each person's needs. This usually means a mix of practical strategies and deeper exploration of how past experiences still affect day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Her work draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help with thought patterns and behaviour. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at repeated relationship patterns and attachment themes. The overall aim is clearer self-awareness and better coping skills.

Karen has four years' professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She has a particular understanding of chronic pain, chronic fatigue and psycho-somatic illness, and how those conditions affect work and family life. In sessions people can expect calm, straightforward conversation.

Karen focuses on practical steps alongside exploring underlying causes. She supports people to build self-regulation, communication and resilience. Sessions are offered online through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging.

Karen works with people in the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413263	January 2027
NCPS	NCS25-00015	January 2027

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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

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Ways of working Karen names

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How Karen's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. It involves listening without judgement and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people who need a compassionate space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers simple techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to try new behaviours. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing stress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as sessions progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, notes between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Karen support?

She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, sleeping problems, relationship strain, grief, anger, career change and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Work is person-centred and collaborative, combining attentive listening with practical steps. Sessions balance short-term coping techniques and deeper exploration of recurring patterns.

What experience does the counsellor have?

She has four years of professional experience and has worked with people who live with chronic pain, chronic fatigue and psycho-somatic illness.

What credentials and location are recorded?

Credentials listed are BACP and NCPS. The therapist practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

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