Karen Sturch

Karen Sturch works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and family conflict. She also supports those coping with grief, depression, addictions and issues related to LGBT identity. Karen aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable for anyone who feels stuck.

Karen has 19 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses practical, goal-orientated methods and a supportive style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, achievable steps forward.

Her approach treats the client as the expert in their own life. Karen asks clear questions and helps people spot patterns that keep causing pain. Together they pick tests and actions that can be tried between sessions to check what works.

Karen draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which targets practical, immediate goals. She adapts these methods around the person rather than applying a fixed formula.

People come to Karen for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, panic attacks, attachment issues, divorce and separation, parenting strain and midlife questions. Her work is calm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients regain a clearer sense of direction and coping skills.

To begin, she supports clients in setting focused goals and reviewing progress as they go. The emphasis is on steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.

Approaches used in remote counselling

Karen uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behaviour that keep problems active. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic and mood issues.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on practical goals and small steps that move a person toward the life they want. This approach suits people who prefer concrete tasks and quick checks on progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Karen will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, reviewing what helps and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what is on offer. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into busy lives, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or making it easier to maintain continuity while travelling. Confirm the available formats when you book to make sure they meet your needs.