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Kay Holdsworth, BACP

Kay Holdsworth is a counsellor and psychotherapist who aims to help people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or low in motivation.

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About Kay

Kay Holdsworth is a counsellor and psychotherapist who aims to help people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or low in motivation. She works with individuals who want practical ways to manage stress, anxiety and life changes. Kay uses straightforward tools and clear tasks so clients can try things between sessions and see what helps them most.

She draws on a mix of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred ways of working.

Background and approach

That means sessions may include guided relaxations, breathing exercises, journalling prompts or small experiments to try in daily life. Sessions are practical and collaborative rather than purely theoretical. Kay trained with a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2017 and holds BACP registration.

She has worked in university settings as a Student Counsellor and wellbeing practitioner, and has led community courses such as mindfulness and relaxation programmes. This background means she is used to helping people with anxiety, depression, motivation and grief. Her approach suits people who are ready to make changes and willing to try practical tasks between meetings.

She often uses creative exercises and imaginal work alongside talking, when that feels helpful for a client. Kay also includes coaching-style goal-setting for those wanting clearer next steps. Sessions are offered in English and are available online in multiple formats.

Kay accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380509	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Kay names

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How Kay’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, low mood and feeling stuck by developing small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Client-Centred work creates space for a person to be heard and reflected back, which can help people who feel overwhelmed, empty or unsure where to start.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. Kay will work with the client to notice which methods feel most useful and will mix techniques to match their goals. That means sessions may shift over time as priorities change, and tasks or creative exercises can be agreed together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper, face-to-face conversations and guided relaxations, while phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging can help with brief reflections, coaching-style prompts and ongoing support between meetings. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and pacing, and make it easier to continue therapy from different locations.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kay commonly help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, low mood and motivation, as well as relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and a wide range of other concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Kay uses a practical, collaborative style. Sessions can include guided relaxations, journalling, breathing exercises and small experiments to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Kay has five years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy roles, including work at a university and leading community wellbeing courses.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kay?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.