Kim Gregory, BACP

Kim Gregory is a trained and qualified therapist who works with adults, children, teenagers and young people. She adopts an integrative style, drawing from several theoretical disciplines while most often using person-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused work, psychodynamic ideas and creative therapies. This flexibility allows her to tailor sessions to each individual so that therapy is shaped around the person rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Kim is warm, caring and approachable, and she aims to make people feel at ease from the first contact. She describes her role as collaborative - listening carefully, supporting exploration of difficulties and offering gentle challenges when helpful to promote greater self-understanding. The therapeutic time together is guided by the client, with Kim responding to what each person brings and working at a pace that suits them.

Clients can expect practical responsiveness between sessions; Kim welcomes messages and aims to reply as soon as possible, normally within 24 hours except when she is away on vacation. She is a BACP-registered therapist - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and she brings seven years of experience to her practice. In the first session she will discuss goals and how to work together so therapy can begin in a way that feels clear and manageable.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Kim primarily uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy, and also draws on mindfulness practices. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, non-judgemental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-exploration - this approach is helpful for building insight, confidence and emotional awareness. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical strategies to shift them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stressful life changes. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness and calming techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts her style as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Kim is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to access regular sessions from home or while travelling, and they allow therapy to continue in ways that suit the client’s routine and communication preferences.