Karen Clarke , BACP

Karen Clarke is a United Kingdom-based therapist who holds a BACP credential and brings eight years of professional experience. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling in the UK. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, family and grief issues, and the practical and emotional challenges that come with life changes.

Karen practices from a client-centered perspective, meeting each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping conversation and care plans to fit individual needs. She aims to help clients develop clearer communication, stronger coping skills, improved self-understanding, and practical strategies for everyday life. Recognising that reaching out for support is a courageous step, she offers steady guidance as clients explore goals and take steps toward greater well-being.

Sessions are offered in a range of online formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can choose the way of working that best suits their circumstances and preferences.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathic listening, acceptance, and non-directive support. In this approach Karen focuses on creating an understanding space where clients can explore their feelings, clarify values, and identify their own solutions. It is particularly helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, and the uncertainties that accompany major life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and tailor sessions so that therapeutic methods align with the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility that supports real life - video calls and phone sessions can replicate face-to-face conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for those who prefer writing or need brief check-ins. These options make it easier to arrange consistent sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and to continue therapeutic work through transitions or changing circumstances.