Kay Kimberley, BACP
Kay Kimberley is a counsellor who supports people dealing with depression, addiction and related mental health concerns.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
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About Kay
Kay Kimberley is a counsellor who supports people dealing with depression, addiction and related mental health concerns. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and grief. Kay uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people find ways to cope and move forward.
Kay brings six years of formal counselling experience alongside a longer history in mental health and substance misuse settings. She has substantial experience supporting people with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.
Background and approach
That background shapes a down-to-earth approach to the problems people bring. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. She listens without judgement and helps clients identify small, manageable steps.
Practical tools and clearer thinking are used alongside emotional understanding to relieve pressure in day-to-day life. Her methods include client-centred work to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioural techniques to change unhelpful patterns, and trauma-informed approaches when past harm affects present functioning. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when someone feels stuck.
Kay is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions from the United Kingdom. She works in English and can work with international clients. People usually start by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a session that suits their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404641 | November 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
- 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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In online work this often means learning practical skills during a call and using follow-up messages or worksheets between sessions to practise new ways of thinking.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past harm on current life. When needed, Kay adapts pacing and techniques so people can feel steady while they work through difficult memories or reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kay will discuss options and help decide what fits a person's needs, goals and comfort level. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let the counsellor and client see each other for richer communication. Phone sessions work when a lighter connection is needed or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection and flexibility around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Kay help with?
Kay supports people facing depression, addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, along with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship strain.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens, clarifies goals and uses small steps and tools to help people change their thinking and behaviour.
What is her professional background?
Kay has six years of formal counselling experience and a longer history working in mental health and substance misuse services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Kay can work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; 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.
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