Counsellor profile
Karen Sturch, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Supports LGBT concerns
About Karen
Counsellor and BACP member Karen Sturch has 19 years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues. She works from a counselling approach and supports people facing depression, trauma, grief, addictions and life changes.
Karen keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what matters most to the person in front of her and helps them sort out practical next steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and to set achievable goals in everyday life.
People come to her for help with parenting worries, anger, low self-esteem and career uncertainty. She also works with people dealing with chronic pain, first responder issues and compassion fatigue. Karen outlines concerns clearly and helps people pick realistic coping strategies they can try between meetings.
Her style is collaborative. She asks questions, offers observations, and practices techniques in session so people can see what feels useful. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change as needed.
Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. Karen accepts international clients. Before booking, people are asked to confirm the current session options and scheduling details so they know how they will meet.
How Karen uses CBT and Solution-Focused work online
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes in behaviour. CBT usually involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing whether they fit the facts, and practising different responses for issues such as anxiety, panic attacks or low mood.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set brief, practical goals. This approach focuses on what a person wants to be different soon and identifies small steps that push things in that direction. It can be useful for coping with life changes, relationship strains and goal-setting work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and agree a way forward together. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a while or concentrating on solution-focused goals depending on what suits the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current meeting options before booking. Online counselling can help fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can make attendance easier for people who travel or live abroad, but the exact practical arrangements should be checked with Karen when arranging the first meeting.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief and a wide range of life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and practically, using conversation and structured techniques to spot patterns and set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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