- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and family
About Kay
Kay Kimberley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years in private therapeutic work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction and related mental health concerns, and also helps people dealing with relationship and family problems, grief, changes in life and issues linked to identity and intimacy.
Kay draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens, helps people name what is happening, and works with them to try different ways of coping. Conversations cover patterns, triggers and small skill changes that can make daily life easier.
Her background includes long experience in mental health and substance use settings. She has supported people affected by addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, and has worked with domestic violence, PTSD and a range of personality-related difficulties. That experience informs how she approaches complex problems in therapy.
Approaches she uses include client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally focused ideas, motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods. Kay mixes these to address symptoms such as low mood, panic, sleep disruption, compulsive behaviours and difficulties with focus and motivation.
Sessions cover practical areas too, such as managing work or study stress, coping after relationship breakups, and navigating parenting pressures. She can also support people exploring identity concerns, including LGBT issues, and those living with ADHD or bipolar conditions.
People who want to start complete an online matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The therapist works in English and can accept international clients, with session arrangements confirmed at booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and priorities, using listening and reflection to help someone understand their feelings and choices. It can be useful for people sorting out identity, relationship and self-esteem questions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some addictive behaviours.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the person’s goals, needs and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as people learn what helps them most.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around study, shifts or travel and reducing time spent commuting. If you plan to use online options, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to apply new skills into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction and related concerns including relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and issues linked to identity and intimacy.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
She offers practical, conversation-based work that looks at patterns and coping strategies, using a mix of client-centred listening and active techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years in private therapeutic practice, and additional long experience working in mental health and substance use settings prior to that.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific delivery methods.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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