About Kim
Kim Poyser is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression and major life changes. She also supports clients with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, and those exploring LGBT issues. Kim works with people experiencing parenting and family strains, eating and bipolar-related worries, and other challenges such as anger and isolation.
She uses a warm, respectful style and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are rooted in person-centred dialogue that lets people lead the pace of work. Kim also draws on solution-focused methods to help identify practical steps and small changes that can make life easier. Kim has five years of professional counselling experience in independent practice.
Before this she spent two decades in social care supporting young people and vulnerable adults, and has worked for charities and in further and higher education pastoral roles. Her background includes roles as a solution-focused project worker and online counsellor, and she has completed workshops on suicide, self-harm and broader mental health topics.
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, shown as BACP. Kim aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her. She encourages small, achievable steps and practical strategies alongside listening and support.
If you are unsure whether this approach fits, she asks people to take the first step by starting a short matching process to connect and plan next actions.
What Kim works with
Everything Kim lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Kim is listed here; the rest shows what else Kim works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kim lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Kim’s approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said and creates space for people to make sense of their feelings. This approach can help when someone needs acceptance and clearer thinking about their priorities.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions concentrate on what is already working and build on strengths to set achievable goals. It is useful for managing stress, sorting relationship problems and coping with life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim will discuss what you hope to change, then try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust the focus as progress is made or new priorities appear.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions around work, family and other commitments, saving travel time and offering shorter check-ins when needed. Because the original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, please confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, and Kim will help find a way that fits your routine and goals.
Questions people ask about Kim
What concerns does Kim commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties along with grief, trauma, self-esteem and intimacy issues.
How would you describe the way she works in sessions?
Kim uses a person-centred style that follows the client’s lead and combines it with solution-focused techniques to identify concrete next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has five years in personal counselling and twenty years in social care, plus experience in pastoral roles within further and higher education.
What credentials and region should I note?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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