Kim Poyser, BACP

Kim Poyser is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related concerns and issues linked to LGBT identity. Kim's approach aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful. Kim has five years of professional counselling experience in independent practice, plus earlier roles in pastoral support within further and higher education. She spent two decades working in social care with young people and vulnerable adults, and has worked with organisations including Barnardo's and Childline as a project worker and online counsellor. She is a BACP member, holds an enhanced DBS check and maintains professional insurance. Kim has attended workshops and training on topics such as suicide, self-harm and mental health, and draws on that experience when helping people in distress. In sessions she adapts her style to the person in front of her, using client-centred conversations and solution-focused techniques. That means listening first, then working together to identify small usable steps and realistic goals. The focus is on what helps day-to-day life and relationships rather than technical jargon. Kim aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and respect. She tailors the dialogue and plan to each person's needs, and encourages people to be gentle with themselves when starting therapy.

How client-centred and solution-focused work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs empathetic support to work through feelings like grief, shame or anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what changes would make a difference soon. It suits people wanting clear, achievable goals for stress, relationship tension or coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help you decide what fits best by talking about your needs, goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as you make progress together.

The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep therapy alongside other daily commitments while focusing on practical steps and problems that matter most.