Counsellor profile
Karen Sturch, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 19 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, relationships and life changes
Continue with KarenAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (80455)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Karen supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and solution-focused
- LGBT related issues
About Karen
BACP. 19 years' experience. Karen Sturch works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and life changes including midlife concerns and separation.
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in her counselling. She aims to help people identify practical steps and clearer thinking patterns. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her work also covers specific themes such as ADHD, attachment issues, blended family matters, chronic pain or illness, control issues, domestic violence, first responder challenges, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She addresses both emotional symptoms and practical problems that get in the way of everyday functioning.
Karen treats matters related to LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue and career-related stress alongside typical mood and anxiety presentations such as panic attacks and mood disorders. She supports people who want help with life purpose and coping with change.
She offers counselling in English and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom. Sessions are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Karen presents herself as someone who encourages clients to build on their existing strengths and to take manageable steps toward better coping and clearer choices.
How Karen uses CBT and solution-focused work online
CBT helps by looking at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It usually involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and on small, practical steps toward clear goals. It can be helpful when someone wants focused sessions that aim to produce quick, everyday improvements. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest whether CBT, solution-focused work, or a mix seems most useful. This is a collaborative decision taken together as sessions progress. Confirm the session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people take part from a place with fewer distractions, or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage better.Areas of expertise
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, addiction, trauma, grief, eating issues and related problems.
What is her counselling style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, focusing on practical steps and clearer thinking patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience in counselling.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Therapy uses a subscription model and the subscription can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I arrange a first appointment?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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