- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem struggles
About Kim
Kim Speake is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on common early-adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation. Kim also supports people coping with life changes and ongoing struggles like addiction, sleep or eating problems, and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on naming what feels hard and identifying small, usable steps forward. She encourages clear communication about needs and boundaries, and helps people practise new ways of responding when emotions are intense.
Kim has worked with a range of concerns that often overlap in early adulthood, such as commitment and attachment worries, difficulty managing anger, caregiver stress, and the strain of separation or divorce. She is familiar with issues linked to body image, intimacy, and dependency patterns that can affect relationships and daily life.
In conversations she supports people to make choices that fit their lives. That can mean short-term work on a specific problem or ongoing sessions to build steadier routines and coping skills. Sessions use straightforward goals and reviews so progress can be checked and adjusted.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, people are asked to use the site questionnaire to match with her and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they help online
Kim uses evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding thoughts and behaviours and on building practical coping skills. One approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting in stressful moments. This can reduce anxiety and make it easier to handle work, study, and relationship pressures.Another strand of her work focuses on emotion regulation and practical strategies for intense feelings. That includes learning grounding and breathing techniques, and rehearsing responses to situations that trigger anger, shame, or panic. These practices are useful for trauma reactions, relationship conflict, and overwhelm during life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences, and then agree a plan that fits what someone needs. That collaborative process means methods can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can help fit sessions around study or early-career schedules, make it easier to join from different locations, and reduce travel time. Some formats are quicker for brief check-ins while others allow longer conversation; the therapist will discuss what suits each person practically and clinically.
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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 difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, and related issues such as addiction, sleep and eating problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on clear communication, identifying small steps, and practising new ways of coping with intense feelings.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults in the UK.
What credentials and location does she have?
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 options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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