Karen Sturch, BACP
Karen Sturch helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +16 more
About Karen
Karen Sturch helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. She supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, addictions and LGBT-related concerns. She also works with people facing parenting strain, career questions, low self-esteem and life changes.
Karen draws on 19 years of experience and holds BACP registration, which means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Karen uses straightforward conversation to untangle what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and small, manageable goals. She believes clients know their own story and brings tools to help them act on it. The aim is to build confidence and clearer choices rather than long lectures.
Her work often includes techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She also uses solution-focused methods to identify strengths and fast-track useful steps. These approaches suit a wide range of concerns including panic attacks, mood problems and coping with illness.
People can expect a calm, goal-oriented tone in sessions. Karen pays attention to attachment and control issues, blended family difficulties and the emotional effects of chronic pain or illness. She also supports those facing divorce, domestic violence or first responder stress.
If someone prefers an active, practical way of working, Karen offers conversations that link insights to real-life actions. Her aim is to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer options and better day-to-day coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 80455 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Karen works with
Everything Karen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Karen lists
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and the issues that matter most. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief updates between sessions, or need support without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health needs while keeping treatment focused on achievable steps.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Karen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating concerns and parenting strain, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Karen focuses on clear goals, small steps and building on a person's existing strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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