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Kim Smith, BACP

Kim Smith is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Kim

Kim Smith is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She trained in integrative-relational counselling and brings a calm, warm presence to sessions. Kim aims to create a space where people can talk through difficult feelings and find clearer ways forward.

She draws on her integrative background to adapt sessions to each person. That means using different therapeutic ideas together to match what a person needs.

Background and approach

Kim also has additional training in grief and bereavement and offers focused support for loss and bereavement reactions. People come to her for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting strain, addiction-related worries, eating or sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

She also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges and body image concerns. Kim describes the therapeutic relationship as central to change. In practice she listens closely, reflects back what she hears and gently experiments with ways of working that suit each person.

Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new responses and build on their strengths. Work is offered in English and carried out online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to the booking steps on the site.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393762	September 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.

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 Kim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How therapeutic approaches work online

Integrative-relational counselling combines relational focus with techniques from several evidence-based approaches. It centres on the relationship between therapist and client, using that connection to notice patterns in feelings and behaviour and to try new ways of relating. This approach is helpful for issues such as relationship difficulties, attachment concerns and unhelpful repeating patterns.

Grief and bereavement work uses focused listening and practical tasks to help people process loss. It often includes noticing memories, managing practical impacts and finding ways to carry meaning forward. This can support people who are struggling with sadness, disrupted routines or overwhelming memories after a loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore a person’s needs, goals and preferences and agree on a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people see one another and use visual cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when internet bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching-style work or people who prefer written reflection. These options add flexibility and help maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kim commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief and addictions. Other areas include eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the counselling style?

Her way of working is integrative and relational, blending different therapeutic ideas to suit each person. Sessions aim to be calm, practical and focused on understanding patterns and trying new responses.

What is Kim's professional background?

She has four years of experience and holds a degree in integrative-relational counselling. She has also undertaken additional training in grief and bereavement.

Where does Kim practise and what credential does she hold?

Kim practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Work is offered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from a longer video session to a short check-in by text.

How is cost structured?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are delivered via a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the booking options shown.