Kim McCloskey, BACP, NCPS

Kim McCloskey is a UK-credentialed therapist with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and grief. She brings a background in counselling education and lecturing to her clinical work, which informs a thoughtful and informed approach to therapy.

Kim works from a stance of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s individual needs. Her practice focuses on partnering with clients to identify goals, develop practical strategies, and build the skills needed to move toward a more fulfilling life.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, professional registrations that reflect adherence to recognised standards of practice in the UK. Kim frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients as they take steps toward change. Whether addressing immediate concerns or longstanding patterns, she offers steady support and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kim works with Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore their feelings and discover their own solutions - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, coping with life changes, and navigating grief. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. DBT combines skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and is useful for managing intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Kim collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options increase accessibility for people with busy lives, mobility limitations, or those living at a distance, while still enabling ongoing support from registered professionals and therapists.