Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS
Integrative therapist for complex life challenges
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family work
- Accepting international clients
About Karen McClurkin
Karen McClurkin is an integratively trained therapist who tailors her approach by drawing on a range of established methods to meet each person where they are. She combines practical techniques with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, creating a nonjudgmental space where people can explore current difficulties or long-standing issues from the past. Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training and membership of recognised counselling bodies.
Her practice supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. She also offers experience with issues such as menopause, infertility, loss of identity, and experiences related to mother and baby homes. Karen works with intimacy-related concerns, anger, coping strategies, and a range of additional focuses including attachment and codependency themes.
Karen emphasizes collaboration and personal choice, developing a bespoke mix of techniques to help clients build understanding, develop coping skills, and move toward clearer goals. She approaches each client with empathy and practical support, aiming to help people find ways to feel more resilient and better able to manage life’s ups and downs.
Her practice supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. She also offers experience with issues such as menopause, infertility, loss of identity, and experiences related to mother and baby homes. Karen works with intimacy-related concerns, anger, coping strategies, and a range of additional focuses including attachment and codependency themes.
Karen emphasizes collaboration and personal choice, developing a bespoke mix of techniques to help clients build understanding, develop coping skills, and move toward clearer goals. She approaches each client with empathy and practical support, aiming to help people find ways to feel more resilient and better able to manage life’s ups and downs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen McClurkin have?
Karen McClurkin has 7 years of experience.
Is Karen McClurkin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials BACP and NCPS.
In which languages does Karen McClurkin provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen McClurkin located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Karen McClurkin as my therapist?
You can work with Karen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen McClurkin work with international clients?
Yes, Karen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen McClurkin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Karen. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Karen commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape emotional patterns and can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own experience and fosters a respectful, empathetic space where clients can find their own solutions and build self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is practical for anxiety, stress, mood shifts, and coping with life changes.Karen sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods to suit what works best for them rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, and create multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and practical needs.