Kimberley Long , BACP

Kimberley Long is a UK-based counsellor with 13 years of professional experience and membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She has worked across NHS primary and secondary care, private practice, and community projects, gaining a broad understanding of health and social care needs and a wide range of mental health concerns.

Kimberley supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting and family challenges, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, and life transitions such as career change or coping with illness. Her practice is informed by a person-centered philosophy that prioritizes empathic listening and collaborative exploration of thoughts and feelings, while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients build practical skills for managing wellbeing.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore sensitive material and work toward realistic goals. Kimberley combines warmth and structure to help individuals identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and move toward greater resilience and balance. She encourages and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to empower each person to make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Kimberley uses a client-centered approach that focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and explore their own values and goals. This style helps people who need a supportive space to process emotions, build self-awareness, and strengthen their sense of agency.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are employed when clients need help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These techniques can be beneficial for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Kimberley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace so the work feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Kimberley offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for their progress.