- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Kim
Kim Elliott is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Kim also offers support for related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems and chronic health related strain.
Kim aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for what feels most urgent, and then helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Conversations focus on what is happening now, and on small changes that can ease pressure and improve day-to-day coping.
Her approach draws on attachment-based work and client-centred practice to build understanding of relationships and emotional responses. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and to test different ways of responding. Mindfulness skills are offered for stress and emotional regulation.
People come to Kim with a wide range of difficulties, from recent losses and abuse to ongoing struggles like codependency, commitment anxiety or feeling empty. She also supports those managing life with chronic pain or disability, and people on the autism spectrum who want practical ways to cope with social and emotional challenges.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change. Kim encourages clear, manageable steps and regular review so progress is visible. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before their first session to help plan the work together.
How Kim uses therapeutic approaches online
Kim combines attachment-based ideas with client-centred and cognitive behavioural techniques in online work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship anxiety, abandonment fears and trust issues. Client-centred practice focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can make sense of their feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim will discuss options with each person, try different methods if needed, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. The aim is to find practical steps that fit the person's goals and daily life rather than sticking to one fixed method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or conversations without being on camera if that feels better. Registered and accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain regular contact and continuity while people juggle early adulthood commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and chronic illness-related strain.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is conversational and practical, drawing on attachment-based and client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small behavioural or thinking changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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