Kim Speake, BACP

Kim Speake is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety and relationship worries. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation struggles and confidence concerns. Kim aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for someone who is worried about taking the first step.

She brings three years of professional experience to her work and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions she focuses on listening carefully and creating an open space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. The tone is practical and down-to-earth, with attention to immediate problems as well as longer-term patterns.

Kim works collaboratively to set goals that matter to each person, whether that is reducing panic and worry, rebuilding trust after trauma, or finding more confidence in day-to-day life. She encourages small, manageable steps so progress feels achievable. Conversations may include looking at patterns in relationships, coping strategies for stress, and ways to strengthen self-worth.

Her approach aims to empower people to make changes that fit their lives. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. People who want to begin can follow the platform process to match and schedule sessions according to availability.

Kim emphasises respectful, non-judgemental support and practical tools that help outside of the therapy hour. She aims to hold steady when things feel uncertain, and to help people move towards clearer choices and calmer days.

How Kim uses evidence-based approaches online

Kim draws on common evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, relationship patterns and the effects of trauma. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building alternative responses to reduce worry and low mood; this helps people manage panic, persistent anxious thoughts and low confidence. Another method examines patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people notice repeated behaviours and try different ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the work itself. Kim will discuss different techniques with each person and decide together which to try first. This collaborative process means the plan can change as goals and needs become clearer over time.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make it simpler to meet with a therapist who understands your particular concerns, including jealousy and relationship issues, without needing to relocate.