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Kay Kimberley, BACP

Kay Kimberley is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma.

About Kay

Kay Kimberley is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. She helps with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain and work-related stress. Kay also works with issues such as sleeping and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.

She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and practical steps that can make day-to-day life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions can include talking through recent events, looking at patterns that cause distress and trying small changes between meetings. Kay has six years of experience as a practising counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which she lists as her professional credential.

Her background also includes long experience in mental health and substance-use settings, where she supported people around addiction, domestic violence and trauma-related difficulties. She uses a mix of approaches to match the person and the problem. These include trauma-focused work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas alongside emotionally focused and motivational interviewing techniques.

The focus is on collaboration and choosing tools that suit each person. Sessions are offered in English and Kay accepts international clients. People can expect a calm, direct manner and a focus on practical coping alongside talking about feelings and relationships.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	404641	November 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

Everything Kay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Kay names

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How Kay’s approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to help people process distressing experiences and reduce the impact of past harm. It involves paced, focused work on memories, responses and coping skills to lessen ongoing symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions and strengths for managing relationships and emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical techniques for spotting unhelpful patterns and trying different actions or ways of thinking to change how someone feels and copes.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kay will work with the client to identify their goals, discuss different options and agree a plan that fits needs and preferences. This collaborative approach helps tailor sessions for practical change as well as emotional processing.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls are useful for full conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit short updates, quicker support between sessions or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while still working with registered or accredited professionals and experienced therapists.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kay commonly support?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as issues like grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

The style is person-focused and practical. Conversations centre on the client's goals, identifying patterns and trying small changes between sessions.

What experience does Kay bring to counselling?

Kay has six years of counselling experience and many additional years working in mental health and substance-use settings supporting addiction and trauma-related needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She lists BACP as her professional credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and Kay accepts international clients.

How are sessions delivered online?

Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.

How does pricing work for therapy sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Kay?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.