- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Karen
Karen Sturch is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, relationship issues and family conflicts. Karen uses a practical, down-to-earth approach and treats people as the experts in their own lives.
She focuses on helping clients notice strengths they already have. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and manageable steps rather than only long discussions. Karen presents ideas and tools that people can try between meetings and then adjust as needed.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. She also uses solution-focused methods to identify what is already working and build on small changes. These approaches are used to address mood, stress, trauma-related concerns and relationship tensions.
People come to Karen for a wide range of issues including grief, addictions, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem and adjustment to life changes. She also lists blended family issues and attachment matters among her focus areas, which can be useful when households are merging or roles are changing.
The emphasis is practical and collaborative. Karen helps set clear session aims and tracks progress in ways that make sense for each person. If someone prefers straightforward, task-oriented sessions that focus on solving current problems, her style is likely to fit.
Approaches used in online sessions
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to map links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy is also part of her work and concentrates on what is already going well. It helps clients identify practical next steps and build on existing strengths to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen reviews what is helping and what is not, and she discusses options with the client. Together they choose methods that match the person’s goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every meeting because a phone call or short session can be enough for some tasks.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, plus a broad list of issues such as grief, addictions and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasises small, achievable steps and tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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