- ACT
- CBT
- DBT skills
About Kay
Kay Vickers is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger and a wide range of life challenges. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps rather than jargon.
She helps people who feel stuck, who struggle with unwanted thoughts or behaviours, or who face work stress and professional pressures. Kay describes her way of working as down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens, asks questions, and helps clients notice patterns that keep causing problems.
Her practice draws on several evidence-based approaches, using tools from cognitive behavioural work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and skills from dialectical behaviour work when needed. That means sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, practising skills for tolerating strong feelings, and clarifying personal values to guide change.
When people bring relationship issues she uses Gottman-method ideas to help improve communication and reduce repeated rows. For problems around addiction, grief, parenting strain, sleep or eating, she looks at what keeps the difficulty going and works with the client on practical steps to change those cycles.
Kay aims to be straightforward and non-judgemental. People can expect clear discussion of goals, regular review of progress, and practical homework to try between sessions. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first meeting.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions in that direction, often useful for anxiety, low mood and anger that gets in the way of valued life activities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills teach practical techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings become intense. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will discuss different methods with the client and agree on what to try first. This is a collaborative process that adjusts as progress is reviewed and goals evolve. Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday or reducing time away from home commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use these sessions to teach practical skills, set homework, and review progress between meetings, helping people apply new tools in everyday situations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, depression and related concerns such as grief, addictions and family problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, drawing on practical tools from several evidence-based therapies to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relationship problems.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session options before booking by using the platform matching steps, as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.