Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS
Integrative counsellor supporting emotional wellbeing and relationships
- Integrative therapeutic approach
- 7 years experience
- Works with international clients
About Karen McClurkin
Karen McClurkin is an integrative counsellor who blends multiple therapeutic methods to create tailored support for each person she sees. With seven years of experience, she offers a bespoke mix of techniques drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral tools and other evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar management, coping with life changes and ADHD.
Her first priority is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel free to explore current problems or long-standing issues without judgement. Karen aims to provide a steady, compassionate space in which difficult experiences - including abandonment, attachment wounds, body image struggles, chronic illness, codependency, divorce, domestic violence, fertility and menopause-related concerns - can be examined and understood at the client’s pace.
Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional registration in counselling and psychotherapy, and she works from the United Kingdom while accepting international clients. She frames mental health as a universal part of life that can fluctuate over time and focuses on helping people find practical, sustainable ways to feel more like themselves again.
Her first priority is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel free to explore current problems or long-standing issues without judgement. Karen aims to provide a steady, compassionate space in which difficult experiences - including abandonment, attachment wounds, body image struggles, chronic illness, codependency, divorce, domestic violence, fertility and menopause-related concerns - can be examined and understood at the client’s pace.
Karen holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional registration in counselling and psychotherapy, and she works from the United Kingdom while accepting international clients. She frames mental health as a universal part of life that can fluctuate over time and focuses on helping people find practical, sustainable ways to feel more like themselves again.
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 registered therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP, NCPS. Registration details: .
In which languages does Karen McClurkin provide therapy?
Karen provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen McClurkin located?
Karen is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Karen McClurkin as my therapist?
You can work with Karen McClurkin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen McClurkin work with international clients?
Yes, Karen McClurkin 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 cancelled 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.
Approaches Karen Uses and How Online Therapy Helps
Karen draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties by increasing understanding of emotional needs. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, non-directive environment where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of sessions, which is helpful for self-esteem work, grief and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, often supporting work with anxiety, stress, sleep problems and anger management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen, as a registered professional, works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Karen is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow sessions to continue around travel or relocation, and help people access consistent support in formats that suit their comfort level.