Karen McClurkin , BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin is an integrative-trained therapist who blends multiple methods to create tailored support for each client. With seven years of practice, she focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship that allows people to explore current challenges or long-standing issues from their past without judgement. Karen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

She also brings experience working with areas that are sometimes less visible, such as menopause, infertility, loss of identity, and experiences related to mother and baby homes. Her approach is flexible - she draws from different therapeutic tools to create a bespoke plan designed to help clients move toward their best self. Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, a sign of recognised professional training and commitment to established practice standards. She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well, offering a practical, compassionate space for people seeking to make meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Karen McClurkin

Karen uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses - this approach is helpful for people struggling with attachment issues, abandonment fears, or difficulties in close relationships. She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathic stance and prioritizes the client's own goals and pacing; this approach can be especially useful for building self-esteem and processing life transitions. In addition, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains focused and relevant.

Delivered online by licensed professionals, therapy with Karen is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without travel, helping people maintain momentum between sessions and integrate changes into daily life.