Kim Poyser, BACP

Kim Poyser is a UK-based counsellor with five years of professional experience working in a private practice. She is a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and adheres to their ethical framework; she is also DBS checked and insured. Kim combines her private practice experience with a long background in social care and education to support people through a wide range of challenges.

Before establishing her own practice, Kim worked in pastoral support as a counsellor within further and higher education institutes and spent two decades in social care supporting young people and vulnerable adults. Her roles have included work in local authority and private sector settings, serving as a Solution-Focused project worker with Barnardos and as an online counsellor with Childline, experience that shaped her practical, strengths-based approach to therapy.

Kim has attended training and workshops on topics such as suicide, self-harm, and mental health, and she has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and life transitions. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. Kim recognises the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to provide steady, supportive guidance as people take that first step.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Kim uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where the person is the expert in their own life. This approach focuses on empathy and understanding, helping people explore their feelings and build self-awareness, which can be especially helpful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, a practical, goal-oriented method that identifies strengths and small steps toward change. This approach helps clients clarify goals and build on existing resources to address problems such as stress, coping with life changes, and specific relationship or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts conversations and planning as the work progresses to ensure the approach remains helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make therapy more accessible for people who prefer to connect from home or who need appointments outside traditional hours, while still working with a registered professional to make steady progress.