About Kim
Kim Smith is a BACP counsellor who works from an integrative-relational background. She draws on a degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling and four years of practice to support adults and young people aged 16 and over. Kim aims to create a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about what feels heavy or confusing.
Her sessions focus on building a trusting relationship first. She believes people know most about their own lives and brings a gentle, curious approach to help them notice strengths.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed formula. Kim listens closely to what brings someone in, whether that is anxiety, phobias, grief, relationship worries, or coping with life changes. She blends different therapy ideas as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.
This flexible way of working helps when concerns shift over time. People often come for help with stress, sleep problems, low mood, or parenting and family pressures. Kim also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, or issues around identity and intimacy.
Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. When someone starts, Kim will talk through what they hope to get from therapy. Together they set goals and check progress as they go.
The emphasis is on steady steps, practical tools, and a respectful, supportive conversation.
Therapeutic approaches and online access
Kim uses an integrative-relational way of working, combining ideas from different therapeutic approaches to suit the person in front of her. This might involve looking at how past relationships shape current feelings and patterns, and using that insight to change what is happening now. It helps with long-standing relationship, attachment and self-esteem concerns.She also uses practical, evidence-based techniques aimed at reducing symptoms such as anxiety or sleep disruption. These techniques include paced breathing and structured problem-solving to lower stress and improve day-to-day functioning. They can be helpful for people managing phobias, panic or persistent worry.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different approaches if needed, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions can be shaped around their needs and preferences.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs while keeping continuity of care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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