Karen Sturch
Practical, strengths-focused therapy for life's pressures
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About Karen
Karen Sturch helps people who are anxious, stressed or feeling low. She supports those dealing with relationship and family tension, grief, addiction and trauma. She also works with people facing work pressure, career crossroads, parenting strain, ADHD and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.
She believes people know their own story and brings a practical, strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. She encourages small changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm over time.
Background and approach
Karen uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which helps spot workable changes quickly. These methods steer conversations toward practical tools and short-term goals. With 19 years of experience, she draws on a broad clinical background while keeping sessions down to earth.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 19
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 80455
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Karen's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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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How Karen works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss a person's situation, goals and preferences and then agree a plan that feels workable. That collaborative planning means methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and removes travel time, helping sessions become a practical part of a busy life.
Questions and answers
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and addictions, plus relationship and family concerns and issues like ADHD and parenting strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and strengths-focused, emphasising small, workable steps and clear goals you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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