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Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Karen
Karen McClurkin is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS who has seven years' experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She also works with grief, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger and bipolar-related issues. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Karen uses a mix of practical approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening to focus on how relationships and early experiences affect day-to-day coping.
In sessions she aims to build a straightforward working relationship so people can talk without judgement. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on patterns that repeat from the past. That often means spotting thoughts, emotions and behaviours to try different responses.
Her work covers other concerns such as fertility and menopause, loss of identity and issues linked to mother and baby homes. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, codependency, addiction, bereavement and separation.
Karen combines practical skill-building with calmer practices drawn from mindfulness and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy where helpful. She tends to use short, focused tasks between sessions to test small changes in everyday life.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Karen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based ideas in short, practical ways. CBT in this context focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect reactions now, which can be useful for intimacy or relationship concerns.She also uses client-centred listening to make space for people to describe what matters to them, and mindfulness techniques to practise calming attention in everyday moments. Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative - the therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what seems to help, then adapt the plan as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also allows people to continue work with the same counsellor from another location when international arrangements are needed. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide how to pace sessions and which techniques to use so the work fits into everyday routines without overwhelming them.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus grief, self-esteem, addictions and trauma.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and routines, then tries small practical changes to behaviour and thinking.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience and draws on multiple approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness and attachment-based work.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she see clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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