- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Bereavement support
About Keith
Keith Williams is a BACP counsellor with 26 years' experience working across the UK. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and related concerns that commonly affect young adults as they move into independent life.
He trained initially in person-centred methods and added practical clinical qualifications, including a Level 5 Diploma in CBT and a Level 4 Diploma in clinical casework supervision. Over more than two decades he has worked in social services, bereavement support, night drop-in services and substance misuse settings.
Keith has provided one-to-one counselling for people with long-term mental health needs and neurodiverse conditions such as autism and ADHD. He also offers clinical supervision to BACP-registered and accredited counsellors and has supervised at Liverpool Bereavement Services since 2009.
His approach is integrative. He draws on client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural tools, mindfulness ideas, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions tend to combine listening with practical steps and reflective exploration to address current problems and patterns from the past.
He has particular experience supporting people through bereavement, addiction and complex emotional issues including self-harm, depression and difficulties around gender identity and LGBT concerns. He has also worked with multi-agency teams supporting young people and early psychosis interventions.
To begin, he asks people to outline their immediate concerns and goals. From there he and the client develop a plan that mixes short-term practical work with longer-term exploration as needed.
How his approaches translate to online working
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of sessions and focuses on careful listening and personal reflection; it is useful when someone wants to talk through identity questions, relationship worries or feelings of being stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift patterns; it suits anxiety, low mood and some stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful spells.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Keith will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with practical CBT techniques and adding deeper psychodynamic or client-centred reflection over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or busy days, and it can shorten travel time and reduce disruption around appointments. Different formats also suit different moments - shorter check-ins can work on busier days, while longer sessions allow more in-depth exploration. Registered or accredited professionals, including this counsellor, can adapt the mix of talking, worksheets and mindfulness practice to everyday life.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and related issues including relationship and career worries that often affect people aged 18 to 30.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an integrative style rooted in client-centred work. Sessions include listening, practical CBT techniques, mindfulness and reflective exploration.
How long has he been practising?
He has 26 years of counselling experience working across social services, bereavement services and substance misuse settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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