Kay Holdsworth , BACP

Kay Holdsworth is a UK-based counsellor, psychotherapist and coach who brings a practical, creative approach to helping people move forward when they feel stuck. She works predominantly with women who want to make clearer choices, improve wellbeing and develop sustainable coping strategies for stress, anxiety, low mood and motivation. Kay focuses on equipping clients with tangible tools and techniques so they can manage everyday mental health challenges and rebuild self-trust and inner calm.

Her practice blends evidence-informed methods with imaginative exercises - from guided relaxations and visualisations to mindfulness and cognitive strategies - whenever these are relevant to a person’s goals. She often encourages practical tasks between sessions, journaling and experiential work that supports change outside the therapy hour. Kay values openness and collaboration, asking clients to share what is and is not working so the work can be tailored and effective.

In addition to therapeutic practice, Kay has supported wellbeing in university settings and has run community courses in mindfulness, relaxation and introductory counselling. She holds BACP accreditation - a recognized credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and provides sessions in English. Kay accepts international clients and offers a compassionate, goal-focused approach for those ready to make changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kay integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, a practical approach that helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action even when life is challenging. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety and when motivation feels low.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and problem behaviours by building new skills and perspectives.

Kay draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people feel heard and empowers them to find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kay works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. She frames therapy as a partnership - exploring options, trying practical experiments and adjusting plans together.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for those with busy schedules or who prefer remote sessions. Kay provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different communication styles, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into daily life.