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Media, Speaking & Collaboration

Karen Murphy is regularly invited to contribute to conversations about couples therapy, relationships, communication, conflict, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing.

As a psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer, and founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy, Karen brings a thoughtful and clinically grounded perspective to public discussions about relationships. Her contributions have included radio and podcast conversations, newspaper features, professional conferences, and invitations to speak on the realities of couple relationships today.

Media Contributions

Karen has contributed to a range of media conversations on relationships, couples therapy, and the challenges many couples face in modern life.

1. Cork 96FM
Cork’s 96FM – One-Night Stands: Liberating or Full of Regret?

2. Irish Independent
– Everyone’s talking about: The ‘Let Them’ Theory – can it really change your life for the better?
– I turned to AI after I scratched my wife’s new car – could it stop domestic disputes?

3. Irish Examiner
Baby in the middle: How to best navigate intimacy after having children

Conference & Professional Speaking

Karen also speaks in professional settings on couples therapy, therapist development, relationship dynamics, and the clinical challenges of working with couples.

IACP Annual Conference 2026
The Thin Line Between Love and Hate: Neutrality at the Heart of Couples Therapy
Karen spoke on the role of neutrality in couples therapy, particularly when therapists are working with conflict, intensity, and strong emotional positions between partners.

Find out more here.

Invite Karen to Contribute

Karen welcomes relevant invitations for media interviews, podcast conversations, professional events, and speaking opportunities connected to couples therapy, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

If you are a journalist, producer, event organiser, or organisation looking for a thoughtful clinical perspective on relationships, you are welcome to get in touch.

Email: [email protected]

 

Workplace Wellbeing Talks

Karen is also developing talks for organisations interested in supporting relationship wellbeing as part of wider mental health and workplace wellbeing programmes. These talks will focus on practical, compassionate ways to understand communication, conflict, emotional stress, and relationship strain.

For early enquiries, please get in touch.

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