- Humanistic approach
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
About Kimberley
Kimberley Wheeler is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes, and lists issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, career stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Kim has supported people affected by cancer and their families through Macmillan-related work. She has also been involved with a suicide bereavement group, which shaped her understanding of loss and complex grief. That background informs how she listens and responds in sessions.
Her main way of working is Humanistic or client-centred counselling. Sessions focus on the client’s own experience and perspective. The counsellor’s role is described as listening, understanding and helping the client to find their own answers.
Kim says she can work integratively and may draw on techniques from other approaches when useful. In practice this means sessions can include reflective conversation, gentle challenge and practical ways to manage distress. The pace is set by the person attending.
People meet with her to talk through changes in identity, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, neurodiversity topics such as autism, and matters around kink and alternative sex culture. She also addresses chronic illness, caregiving stress and body image issues when these come up in conversation.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred or Humanistic counselling focuses on listening and on the client’s own perspective. In practice this means sessions give space for the person to tell their story, reflect on feelings and decide next steps. This approach can help with grief, life transitions and identity questions.She also works in an integrative way, drawing on other techniques when helpful. That may include practical strategies to manage anxiety or straightforward communication exercises for relationship concerns. The choice of approach is discussed together and adjusted to the person's goals and preferences.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work and commuting. It can reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in on a busy day. Session formats were not specified in the original profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote appointments to make therapy more accessible while keeping the same therapeutic focus as in-person work.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and practical life changes. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her main approach is Humanistic or client-centred counselling where the client’s view is central. She may also use techniques from other approaches when they suit the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience working with adults in a variety of settings, including supporting people affected by cancer and bereavement groups.
What credential and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date choices.
How is payment handled?
Session 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 book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.