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Kay Vickers, BACP, NCPS

Kay Vickers is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom.

About Kay

Kay Vickers is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and offers a friendly, down-to-earth way of working. Kay focuses on making talking about hard things straightforward and manageable.

She helps people who feel stuck, anxious, low or overwhelmed by life changes. Common concerns she addresses include stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Kay also supports those facing career pressures and compassion fatigue. Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions explore what led to problems and what keeps them going now.

Kay uses a mix of approaches to suit each person rather than one fixed method. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to speak openly about difficult thoughts and feelings. Kay pays attention to patterns such as attachment, codependency, avoidance and impulsivity when these are relevant.

Over time she works on building clearer communication, healthier boundaries and more reliable coping tools. The aim is to help people feel steadier day to day and make decisions that match their values.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	327087	February 2026
NCPS	NCS17-05344	September 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
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Kay names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what really matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the centre of sessions, offering a non-judgemental space to talk and reflect; it helps when someone needs a steady, supportive relationship. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kay will discuss options and adapt methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. That means choosing practical exercises, reflective conversations or a mix, depending on what suits the person and the issue.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls are close to a face-to-face session and let a therapist observe non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coach-style work or when writing helps the person think more clearly. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What sorts of difficulties does she work with?

Kay works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief and thinking problems such as sleep or eating difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is friendly and down-to-earth. She works collaboratively and tailors sessions to each person, mixing practical skills with reflection on the causes of problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship problems.

What credentials and region are listed?

Kay lists BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Kay?

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