Kerry Hyland, BACP
Kerry Hyland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
About Kerry
Kerry Hyland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps those dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and career pressures. Kerry works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar and coping with life changes.
Kerry draws on ten years of experience and a blend of psychological approaches.
Background and approach
She describes her work as warm and non-judgemental. Sessions aim to be practical and focused so people can see change without overly long therapy journeys. In practice she adapts her methods to the person in front of her.
For example she may use cognitive tools for anxiety or wellbeing and motivational techniques for someone needing direction. Kerry uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centred approaches, cognitive behavioural ideas and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy.
Her background includes roles in schools, a GP surgery and as a university student counsellor, alongside independent practice and community mental health work. That mix has given experience across different settings and age ranges and informed her flexible style. Kerry is drawn to helping people who have lost their voice and aims to create a trusting space to be heard.
She also runs wellbeing workshops and offers one-to-one support focused on each person's goals. She welcomes conversations in English and works with clients across the UK and internationally.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382593 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Kerry names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Kerry commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods in her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, and then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will discuss what matters to the individual and try methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan may change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need to fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it simpler to attend sessions from different locations and to choose the format that feels most practical.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Kerry help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems and many other life challenges.
How would you describe Kerry's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, grounded and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on practical steps and building trust quickly to focus on the changes the person wants.
What professional background does Kerry bring?
She has ten years' experience working in schools, a GP surgery, university counselling and community mental health settings, alongside independent practice and workshop delivery.
Where is Kerry based and what professional registration is shown?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as her professional credential.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available online?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kerry?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.