Kim Mcfarland, BACP
Kim Mcfarland is a counsellor who focuses on relationship, family and parenting concerns.
About Kim
Kim Mcfarland is a counsellor who focuses on relationship, family and parenting concerns. She also helps people coping with grief and life changes. Kim approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths.
She aims to make taking the first step feel manageable and supportive. Kim has four years of professional counselling experience. Before that she worked in family and children's services for many years in the United Kingdom.
Background and approach
That background shaped her practical approach to common family stresses and parenting strains. Sessions are person-centred and collaborative. Kim listens to what matters most and helps people set achievable goals.
She draws on solution-focused techniques to find immediate, practical steps that can reduce pressure at home. Kim also uses attachment-informed ideas and Internal Family Systems concepts to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. These approaches help people understand recurring dynamics and find kinder ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her style is straightforward and warm. People can expect a mix of short-term problem solving and deeper exploration where needed. Kim supports practical changes as well as emotional understanding.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408946 | March 2026 |
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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 Kim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Kim names
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How Kim’s approaches work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present feelings and reactions, helping people see patterns that affect current relationships and parenting. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client, creating space to be heard and understood. Solution-focused therapy aims for practical, short-term changes by identifying small steps that quickly reduce stress and improve daily life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kim will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that match those needs and adjust as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller discussion is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, quick reflections or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and busy days while keeping the focus on practical support and personal understanding.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Kim help with?
She helps with relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, grief and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, blended family issues and midlife questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and practical, combining listening with short-term problem solving. She works with clients to set small, achievable steps and explore deeper patterns when needed.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Kim has four years of professional counselling experience and many earlier years working in family and children's services in the UK. That mix informs her practical, family-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed 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?
Sessions are offered in English and Kim does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.