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- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Karen
Counsellor (BACP, NCPS) with seven years' experience, based in the United Kingdom. Karen McClurkin helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem difficulties, addiction and trauma. She uses a mix of approaches including attachment-based work, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour skills and mindfulness.
Karen aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship first. She creates a space for people to talk without judgement and to look at current problems or issues from the past. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside listening and reflection.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships affect present patterns. Client-centred methods guide conversations so the person remains in control of what they bring. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Karen also uses dialectical behaviour techniques for managing strong emotions and mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve sleeping. She adapts techniques to the person rather than following one fixed method, and discusses what will be tried together.
Her experience covers a wide range of presenting problems, including issues linked to fertility, menopause, loss of identity and mother-and-baby contexts. She works with people facing life transitions, long-term difficulties and crisis points, helping them find clearer ways to cope.
Sessions are carried out in English. International clients can be accepted; readers should confirm current session options and formats before booking.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and connections; online sessions can use conversation and exercises to map those patterns and their impact. Client-centred practice prioritises the person's agenda and uses open conversation to explore what matters most, helping people set goals and pace sessions. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising alternative responses between sessions.The therapist treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as needed. This helps people see what feels useful in practice rather than committing to a single route from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session style that does not require video. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt materials and homework for remote work to keep progress practical and manageable.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem problems, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, among others.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She blends attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life-change issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Press the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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