Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin is a counsellor who uses a client-centred, attachment-informed way of working. She aims to form a trusting relationship so people can talk about what is worrying them without feeling judged. Karen draws on a mix of practical techniques to help people manage current problems and long-standing difficulties.

She has seven years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. That background informs how she works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. Karen also supports people facing chronic illness, chronic pain and fertility challenges, as well as those coping with major life changes.

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Conversations can include exploring past attachment patterns, spotting unhelpful thinking or learning new skills to manage emotion. She aims to tailor tools to each person rather than using a single fixed method.

People come to Karen for help with addictions, sleep difficulties, anger, ADHD and trauma among other concerns. She also has experience supporting those affected by domestic violence, separation and loss of identity. The work can involve short-term goal-focused work or a longer process depending on need.

If someone wants to begin, they follow a simple sign-up route and complete a short questionnaire to match with a therapist. Karen accepts clients in the United Kingdom and from other countries, with sessions conducted in English.

How Karen's approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions. In practice this means talking through patterns that repeat in relationships and trying small changes to feel safer and more connected. Client-centred therapy places the person and their goals at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps people find their own solutions rather than prescribing answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It often includes trying different ways of thinking or behaving between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as things move forward. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow sessions around work or caregiving commitments. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the profile, please confirm current online options before booking. Registered and accredited professionals often offer flexible ways to meet, and a short matching questionnaire helps identify a practical arrangement that fits daily routines and needs.