- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Karen
Karen Murdock is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS with four years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, career questions and life changes. Karen also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and ADHD, and she lists life purpose among her focuses.
Her style blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions are conversational and practical. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes and talk through what matters next.
Karen describes work on chronic health and pain as a core area. She recognises the practical and emotional effects of long-term illness on everyday life and on family roles. She helps people manage how illness shapes mood, routine and identity.
In sessions she looks at past experiences that shape current reactions. She also uses CBT techniques to address thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. The mix aims to combine understanding with clear steps people can try between sessions.
She supports people who want more than short-term relief and who are ready to examine deeper habits. The first meetings focus on what is most urgent and what a manageable plan might look like. People are invited to set realistic goals and review progress together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps when someone feels unsure about next steps or life purpose.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and relationship patterns. It can be useful for people wanting to understand long-standing reactions and repetitive difficulties.
Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and reviews progress together as work continues.
Details about session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around day-to-day life, allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel and offer a way to continue care alongside work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and match the style of sessions to what will be most workable for the client.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, career questions and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her work combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and CBT techniques to identify patterns and introduce practical steps you can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience and focuses on both mental health and the effects of chronic illness on daily life and family roles.
What credentials and country is she based in?
She is registered with the BACP and NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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 crisis numbers.