- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Kim
Kim Smith is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She trained in integrative-relational counselling and draws on that background to meet people where they are. Kim aims to create a calm, respectful space so someone can say what is bothering them and begin to make sense of it.
Kim has four years of clinical experience supporting adults and young people aged 16 and over. Her additional training in grief and bereavement informs how she listens when loss and sorrow are central concerns.
Background and approach
She also helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship or intimacy worries. Her style is warm and grounded. Sessions focus on what feels most helpful in the moment, whether that means talking through feelings, looking at patterns from the past, or trying small changes between meetings.
Kim encourages clients to recognise strengths they already have and to build practical ways of coping. Parents seeking guidance will find a practitioner who understands the pressures of parenting and offers straightforward support for related concerns. Kim also works with people facing career stress, changes in life circumstances, and issues tied to self-esteem, eating, sleeping and anger.
Simply put, she aims for therapy to be a collaborative process. Conversations are shaped by the person attending and adjusted as needs shift. Over time the focus is on clearer thinking and more manageable ways of getting through difficult moments.
What Kim works with
Everything Kim lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kim helps people with.
- 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
Practical therapeutic approaches for remote support
Kim uses an integrative-relational approach, blending different techniques to suit the person in front of her. That means sessions can be conversational and relationship-focused, helping people make sense of patterns and emotional responses over time. Integrative work aims to match the method to the issue rather than forcing a single model.She also brings focused grief and bereavement skills to conversations about loss. These methods provide space to tell a story about someone who has died, to name painful feelings and to develop manageable ways of coping day to day. This approach is helpful for people who need structured time to process sorrow and adjust to change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim will work with each person to decide what feels most useful given their goals and preferences. Together they review progress and change direction where needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for longer, face-to-face conversations; phone sessions can fit into a break from work or when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules and different daily demands.
Questions people ask about Kim
What kinds of issues does Kim help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy concerns. Other common topics include grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kim takes an integrative-relational approach, adapting methods to each person's needs. The focus is on practical conversations, noticing patterns and exploring small steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has four years of experience working with adults and young people aged 16 and over. Her practice has included additional training in grief and bereavement.
Where is Kim based and what is her credential?
She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as a counsellor. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Kim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs, from a quick check-in to a longer conversation on camera.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. The exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Kim?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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