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- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- LGBT issues
About Karen
Karen Sturch is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 19 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Karen also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, eating challenges, parenting strain, and ADHD.
Her work is practical and straightforward. She treats clients as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on small changes that reduce pressure at home or work.
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as core approaches. That means she helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then tests simple, realistic changes. She also looks for existing skills clients can use to meet immediate goals.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and mood - from anger and control issues to midlife questions, chronic illness, first responder stresses and post-traumatic reactions. She pays attention to family dynamics, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and the effects of guilt, shame and emptiness on day-to-day life.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Karen works with clients to set short-term aims and practical strategies. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as needed.
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How Karen uses CBT and solution-focused work online
Her Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, then try small experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood difficulties and stress-related problems.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what already works for a client and on setting short-term, achievable goals. It is useful when someone wants targeted changes quickly, for example improving relationships, coping with life changes or managing overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karen will discuss the options with each person and decide together which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions without being on camera or with shorter, focused check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online options to help people balance therapy with everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD and related problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, focusing on practical steps and building on clients' existing strengths.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What are the session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.