- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- Support for carers
About Karen
Karen Murdock is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving pressures, grief, and issues linked to adoption and foster care. Karen works in a calm, non-judgemental way and focuses on what matters to each person.
She uses a person-centred stance that keeps the client’s goals at the heart of sessions. Karen also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot unhelpful thinking and psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that keep repeating.
Sessions are adapted to each person. Karen listens, helps name the problem, and then tries practical steps alongside deeper reflection. She aims to help people build better self-regulation and clearer communication.
Karen has four years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. She describes her work as tailored and collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all. The emphasis is on steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.
Her experience includes supporting people with chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and psycho-somatic conditions, and she is familiar with the pressures those bring for work and family life. If you want a calm space to talk things through, Karen aims to combine understanding with practical steps that fit everyday life.
How Karen’s approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience first. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk through concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful patterns. People often find it useful for stress, low mood, and day-to-day coping.
Psychodynamic ideas focus on repeated relationship patterns and early influences. This can help when someone wants to understand why certain reactions keep happening and how past experiences shape current feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and can adapt as things change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits you. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of conversational and structured exercises so therapy fits everyday life without demanding long trips.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Karen commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, chronic health issues, and concerns related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her way of working?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions aim to balance insight with actions that help day-to-day life.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has four years' experience working therapeutically and has particular familiarity with chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and psycho-somatic conditions.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Karen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.