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Karen Sturch, BACP

Karen Sturch is a counsellor with 19 years of experience based in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Karen

Karen Sturch is a counsellor with 19 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, struggling with addiction, or managing trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing relationship and family difficulties, LGBT-related concerns, and career or life-purpose questions.

She takes a strengths-based view and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Karen aims to help people notice what is already working and build on it. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thoughts, feelings and everyday habits.

Conversations are geared toward clear actions and short-term changes when that fits the client’s goals. People meet Karen for help with panic, low mood, anger, grief and complicated stress from work or caring roles. She also supports those with attachment concerns, blended family challenges, chronic illness, and issues around guilt and shame.

The work often combines practical coping strategies with a focus on values and next steps. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online. Karen describes her role as supporting and empowering people as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	80455	July 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

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Ways of working Karen names

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How Karen uses CBT and solution-focused work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small experiments to change those patterns. This can help with anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems and stress.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what you want to achieve and the steps that move you there. It highlights existing strengths and quick changes you can make. This approach suits people seeking clear, goal-oriented work and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Sessions may combine CBT tools with solution-focused planning to match your needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility. Video calls let you talk face to face; phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief reflections, ongoing check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help fit therapy around work, caring duties and distance from in-person services.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, eating issues and anger. Relationship, family and LGBT-related concerns are also within her areas of focus.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works in a straightforward, strengths-based way and treats clients as experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals.

What experience does she bring?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 a session according to the therapist's availability.