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Kerry Herd, BACP

Kerry Herd is a counsellor who focuses on helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.

About Kerry

Kerry Herd is a counsellor who focuses on helping people feel steadier and more able to cope. She works with adults in the United Kingdom who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, family conflict and depression. Kerry writes plainly and will take time to listen to what is worrying you and what you want to change.

Kerry draws on a person-centred stance as the foundation of her work. That means she pays attention to the relationship in the room and follows each person's pace.

Background and approach

She believes people bring useful strengths to therapy and that those strengths can be used to face difficult moments. Her approach is integrative, which means she adapts how she works to match a person's needs. Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to focus on, whether that is managing anxiety, improving motivation, or building confidence.

Kerry aims to tailor the pace and tone rather than applying one fixed method. She has three years of professional experience and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Kerry offers straightforward, practical conversation and reflective listening to help people think differently about problems and next steps.

People who choose Kerry can expect a calm, respectful space to talk things through. She supports clients as they identify small changes and try them out between sessions. Kerry emphasises steady progress and works alongside each person throughout their journey.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	65537	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Person-centred and integrative approaches online

Much of Kerry's work is rooted in the person-centred approach, which focuses on listening carefully and building a supportive relationship. This helps when someone wants to talk through feelings of anxiety, low mood or difficulties at home in a gentle, non-directive way.

She also uses integrative techniques, blending different evidence-based ideas to match a person's needs. That might mean practical ways to manage stress one week and reflective conversation about values the next. These approaches suit people who want a flexible plan rather than a fixed programme.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Kerry will discuss options with each person and agree together what feels most helpful. She tailors sessions to goals, preferences and how someone responds as therapy unfolds, so plans can change if needed.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit everyday life. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Kerry help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict and low self-esteem. These areas are a regular focus in her work.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice is person-centred and integrative, emphasising a warm relationship and adapting techniques to each person's needs. She works at the client's pace and follows what matters to them.

How much professional experience does she have?

Kerry has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are used for sessions?

She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.