Karen Sturch , BACP

Karen Sturch is a UK-licensed psychotherapist with 19 years of professional experience, offering sustained support across a range of life challenges. She holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects adherence to professional standards in the field.

Her work has focused on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address LGBT-related concerns, and navigate relationship and family conflicts. Karen approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to support meaningful change. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside compassionate guidance to help clients move through what is causing them difficulty.

Seeking a more fulfilling or happier life takes courage, and Karen recognizes the bravery involved in that first step. She positions herself as a supportive partner in the process, aiming to empower clients as they explore options, try new approaches, and make decisions that align with their goals and values.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Available Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and related behaviors, then teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress by focusing on clear goals and measurable changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes a client’s strengths and resources, concentrating on small, achievable steps toward preferred outcomes. It is well suited to people who want brief, goal-oriented work to resolve specific problems or make progress on life changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Karen works with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful given their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts the approach as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and varied communication preferences. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and to maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver effective, tailored support.