Karen Murdock, BACP, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for lasting emotional change
- Client-centered care
- Evidence informed techniques
- Support for chronic issues
About Karen Murdock
Karen Murdock is an integrative counsellor who combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to create tailored support for each person she works with. She blends client-centered listening with psychodynamic insight and cognitive-behavioural tools to address the roots of emotional difficulty while also offering practical strategies for daily coping. Sessions are shaped around an individual’s needs, goals, and life perspective, with an emphasis on building self-regulation, clearer communication, and stronger trust in relationships.
Karen has experience supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, sleep problems, and the emotional impact of chronic medical conditions. She also works with issues such as low self-esteem, career change, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the complex effects of adoption, caregiving, and blended family dynamics. Her practice includes attention to both immediate symptom relief and longer-term patterns that can limit well-being.
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Karen is known for listening without an agenda and for helping clients make meaningful, sustainable shifts in how they relate to themselves and others. She limits the number of people on her caseload to maintain focus and continuity of care, offering a calm, non-judgmental space where depth and practical strategy meet.
Karen has experience supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, sleep problems, and the emotional impact of chronic medical conditions. She also works with issues such as low self-esteem, career change, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the complex effects of adoption, caregiving, and blended family dynamics. Her practice includes attention to both immediate symptom relief and longer-term patterns that can limit well-being.
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Karen is known for listening without an agenda and for helping clients make meaningful, sustainable shifts in how they relate to themselves and others. She limits the number of people on her caseload to maintain focus and continuity of care, offering a calm, non-judgmental space where depth and practical strategy meet.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Murdock have?
Karen Murdock has 4 years of experience.
Is Karen Murdock a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Karen Murdock provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Murdock located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Karen Murdock as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Murdock through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Murdock work with international clients?
Karen Murdock does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Murdock 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. 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 care
Karen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where a person’s own values and experience guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals, relationship patterns, and emotional responses. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises and skills that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease mood difficulties. Psychodynamic therapy offers a chance to explore deeper patterns and early relational influences that shape current responses, which can be useful for understanding recurring difficulties and building insight.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen works together with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may blend methods over time to find what helps best. This teamwork aims to match the style of therapy to what the individual finds most useful.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health concerns. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular sessions from different locations, and fit therapy into a busy life, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to progress toward meaningful change.