Karen Clarke, BACP

Karen Clarke offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with grief, coping with major life changes and family-related concerns. Karen writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make the first steps easier for anyone unsure where to begin.

She uses a client-centred approach, putting the person's experience at the heart of each session. That means the conversation and plan are shaped around the individual's priorities rather than a fixed programme. Sessions focus on clear, real-life goals and practical ways to manage feelings and reactions.

Karen brings eight years of experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background includes supporting people through life transitions and emotional difficulties.

In sessions Karen aims to listen without judgement and to respond with sensitivity. She will work with each person to identify patterns that cause distress and to try different ways of coping. Conversations are paced to suit the individual and to build confidence over time.

People can expect a straightforward, respectful style. Karen adapts her approach for issues such as communication problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, loneliness and concerns about money or cultural differences. The emphasis is on small, achievable steps toward clearer thinking and feeling more able to manage day-to-day life.

What client-centred therapy looks like online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and values their perspective above all. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and emotional responses to life changes.

The therapist works collaboratively to decide what will help most. Together they will try different ways of talking and coping, and adjust the approach based on the person's goals and preferences. Finding the right fit is part of the work rather than something fixed from the start.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions suit people who need lower bandwidth or a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for shorter updates, check-ins between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking.

These remote formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family routines and daily life. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt Client-Centred Therapy to each format so the work stays focused on the person's needs and progress.