Counsellor profile
Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
About Karen
Counsellor Karen McClurkin is a BACP member and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has seven years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger and bipolar. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Karen uses a mix of approaches so she can adapt to what each person needs. She draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current feelings. She uses client-centred techniques to focus on what matters to the individual in the room. Cognitive behavioural strategies are used to identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going.
Her practice also includes elements of dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness. These approaches bring skills for managing intense emotions and for grounding in the present. Karen says she combines methods rather than following a single model, so sessions can be practical and skills-focused when needed.
People come for a wide range of concerns, including less typical areas such as menopause-related distress, infertility and loss of identity. She also lists working with first responder issues and addiction-related problems, as well as attachment and abandonment themes. That variety shapes a flexible approach to the work.
The first part of work is building a straightforward therapeutic relationship. Karen aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can talk through a current difficulty or something from the past. Practical steps and coping strategies are offered alongside listening and reflection.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds. It helps when current difficulties seem linked to how someone used to relate to carers or partners. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience in the room. The counsellor listens without directing, helping people clarify what they want to change or understand.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets thought patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Karen may offer simple CBT techniques alongside mindfulness and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through options, try different ways of working and adjust based on what helps most. That means the type of sessions can change as needs and goals become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered and accredited professionals often use remote work to offer regular contact while people balance other demands.
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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 and relationship concerns, plus grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse. The profile lists many other focus areas such as sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. Dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness are also used when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
She has seven years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Which professional bodies is she registered with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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