Karen McClurkin , BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin is an integratively trained therapist who combines multiple evidence-informed methods to create a personalised path toward wellbeing. She draws on a blend of therapeutic tools to tailor support for each person, matching techniques to the presenting difficulty and the individual's preferences.

Her primary focus is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship in which clients are treated without judgement and given a safe space to explore current challenges or long-standing patterns from the past. Karen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep problems, anger, bipolar management, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

She also brings experience with areas beyond the typical list, including menopause, infertility, loss of identity, and mother-and-baby homes. With seven years of clinical experience, Karen offers an adaptable, client-focused approach that recognises mental health as a universal human experience with natural ups and downs. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training and recognised membership of counselling and psychotherapy bodies and a commitment to professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the patterns of connection formed in early relationships and how they influence current bonds. Online work using this approach helps clients explore attachment needs, improve relationship patterns, and address fears of abandonment or difficulty trusting others.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. In an online setting this approach supports clients to find their own solutions, build self-esteem, and gain clarity about values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress by offering structured tools and exercises to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and accessibility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the work at hand.