Karen McClurkin , BACP, NCPS

Karen McClurkin is an integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She blends techniques from multiple therapeutic models to create a bespoke approach tailored to each person she works with, aiming to help clients move toward their best self. As a registered professional, she holds the credentials BACP and NCPS - BACP indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and NCPS represents a recognised counselling qualification - reflecting her training and professional standing.

Her practice centers on forming a strong therapeutic relationship where people can explore what they are struggling with without judgement, whether that is a current difficulty or something that has persisted since the past. Karen draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor interventions according to individual needs.

She offers support across 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. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain, codependency, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, fertility issues, first responder issues, guilt and shame, and hoarding. Karen also has experience with menopause, infertility, loss of identity, and mother and baby homes.

Therapy is provided in English, and she is currently accepting clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She approaches mental health as something everyone has, with periods that may vary in how well someone feels, and she aims to offer practical, person-centered support to help people navigate those changes.

Online therapeutic approaches and flexible care

Karen commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the person’s own goals and experience, offering empathic listening and support to build self-esteem and work through transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and is often used for stress, anxiety, mood fluctuations, and practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful for the client.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and accessible for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options allow consistent ongoing work and easier access to therapists and licensed professionals while fitting therapy into everyday life.