Karen McClurkin, BACP, NCPS
Integrative therapist for life transitions
- Tailored integrative approach
- Accepts international clients
- Seven years experience
About Karen McClurkin
Karen McClurkin is an integratively trained therapist who blends techniques from different modalities to create a tailored approach for each person she works with. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients can explore current challenges or long-standing issues without feeling judged, and she creates space to address topics such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Karen also offers support for areas including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and disability, codependency, commitment and intimacy struggles, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, fertility challenges, first responder issues, guilt and shame, and hoarding. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to shape interventions suited to each client. With seven years of experience and the credentials BACP and NCPS, Karen brings professional training and a compassionate stance to her practice - BACP and NCPS indicate professional qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy.
Based in the United Kingdom and working in English, Karen accepts new clients including international clients and offers sessions in formats that fit different lives and schedules.
Karen also offers support for areas including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and disability, codependency, commitment and intimacy struggles, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use, fertility challenges, first responder issues, guilt and shame, and hoarding. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to shape interventions suited to each client. With seven years of experience and the credentials BACP and NCPS, Karen brings professional training and a compassionate stance to her practice - BACP and NCPS indicate professional qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy.
Based in the United Kingdom and working in English, Karen accepts new clients including international clients and offers sessions in formats that fit different lives and schedules.
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. License details are not listed.
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 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 sessions with Karen McClurkin
Karen draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships and patterns influence current emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties, helping people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship problems. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes an accepting, non-directive stance and supports clients in finding their own solutions and building self-understanding, useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach Karen employs to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be particularly effective for anxiety, stress, and sleep difficulties.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors techniques over time so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some conversations can be held through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support connections across distances, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt their methods to remote delivery.