About Kay
Kay Kimberley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and mood difficulties. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, grief and LGBT-related concerns. Kay holds BACP accreditation and brings six years of professional practice to therapy work.
Before offering one-to-one counselling, Kay spent many years in mental health and substance-abuse settings. That background means she is used to moving between practical problem-solving and listening deeply.
Background and approach
Her approach tends to be open and down-to-earth, with attention to what feels most useful for each person. In sessions she draws on client-centred ways of working to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools may be used to spot unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviours.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas help when the main issue involves attachment or relationship distress. Kay also uses motivational interviewing when people want to change habits related to substance use or other compulsive behaviours. Trauma-focused methods are available when past experiences need careful processing.
She blends these approaches to suit someone’s goals rather than following a single method. Her experience includes supporting people with ADHD, personality-related difficulties, domestic violence, eating and sleeping problems, and co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. Sessions are delivered in English and Kay can work with international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
What Kay works with
Everything Kay lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Kay is listed here; the rest shows what else Kay works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kay lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Kay’s approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The counsellor offers attentive listening, reflects what they hear and helps people find their own direction. This approach is useful when someone needs space to make sense of emotions and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses straightforward techniques to test unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some patterns that maintain addiction or avoidance.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how people relate and attach to others. It helps when the core issue is tied to trust, closeness or repeated relationship patterns. Working with emotions directly can shift how someone responds in close relationships.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then suggest which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes access possible for people living abroad while maintaining contact with registered or accredited professionals.
Questions people ask about Kay
What kinds of problems does Kay help with?
Kay supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and trauma among other concerns. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, intimacy issues and LGBT-related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and person-focused, combining listening with practical steps. She aims to match methods to what a person needs in the moment.
What relevant experience does she have?
Kay has six years of practice in counselling roles and many prior years working in mental health and substance-abuse settings. That background informs her approach to co-occurring issues.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and Kay does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kay?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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