Kay Holdsworth, BACP
Kay Holdsworth is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people facing low mood, anxiety and life overwhelm.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
- +18 more
About Kay
Kay Holdsworth is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people facing low mood, anxiety and life overwhelm. She works with clients to find clear first steps and practical ways to feel steadier. Kay uses straightforward tools and short exercises so people can try new things between sessions.
She brings five years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy alongside coaching work. Her training includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy completed in 2017, plus creative counselling and solution-focused study.
Background and approach
Kay has supported people in university wellbeing roles and led community wellbeing courses on mindfulness and relaxation. In sessions she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred methods. She often uses mindfulness, guided relaxations and creative exercises when these fit the client’s goals.
She offers practical tasks and experiments to help change happen outside sessions. Kay helps people who feel stuck to identify small, manageable steps. She encourages journalling and regular check-ins about what is working.
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on skills that can be practised between meetings. Her background includes delivering group courses and running a mental health drop-in. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress, addiction-related issues, relationship and family background matters, grief and trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 380509 | March 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kay works with
Everything Kay lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kay lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It offers practical exercises and experiments to try at home, which can reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and lift motivation.
Client-centred therapy focuses on how the person is listened to and understood. The therapist gives space for people to find their own solutions while offering empathy and gentle reflection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach first, mixing techniques, or adjusting plans as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging can work for ongoing, flexible contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care with a single therapist.
Frequently asked
What issues does Kay commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, low self esteem, grief, trauma and relationship and family of origin issues.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing practical exercises, mindfulness and talking therapy to help people make changes between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kay has five years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy, including roles in university wellbeing and community mental health courses.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Kay?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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