Kay Kimberley , BACP

Kay Kimberley is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people manage addiction, trauma, and complex mental health challenges. She brings experience working in mental health and substance abuse settings with both children and adults, and she concentrates on the intersection of addiction and co-occurring mental health needs. Kay supports clients facing issues such as domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, personality-related difficulties, gambling and porn addiction, ADHD, and the work of behavioral stabilization.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of life stresses and relational concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, family and parenting problems, intimacy and relationship struggles, and challenges related to work and self-esteem. Kay integrates approaches aimed at strengthening emotional understanding, practical coping skills, and motivation for change to suit the individual needs of each person she sees.

Kay holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to widely recognized professional standards. She works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities, build practical strategies, and help them move toward greater stability and wellbeing.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Kay Kimberley uses a combination of established therapeutic models to address the concerns clients bring to online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the clientʼs own goals and values guide the work - this approach is helpful for improving self-understanding, confidence, and relational patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact, supporting people dealing with PTSD, domestic violence, and other trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kay works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors a plan that may draw on one or more of these methods so therapy feels like a good fit.

Online therapy with Kay is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions.