- client-centred work
- CBT ideas
- trauma focus
About Kim
Kim O'Brien is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem and life transitions.
Kim works in plain, direct language. She listens to what matters to each person and talks through practical steps they can try between sessions. Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working where the person’s own goals guide the work. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking when those tools suit the issue.
In sessions she focuses on concrete problems such as patterns of anger, communication breakdowns, or ways addiction affects daily life. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then test small experiments to see what changes. She also looks at how past relationships and attachment can shape current reactions and difficulties.
People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward style may find this approach useful. Kim accepts clients from outside the UK as well as within the country. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
To begin, clients use the platform's matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. This gives Kim practical information to shape the initial plan and set realistic next steps.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Kim uses client-centred work to focus on what the person wants to change. This approach means listening, clarifying goals, and letting the client's priorities guide each session. It is useful for people who want a collaborative, goal-led process.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try specific experiments. CBT-style steps often suit problems like anxiety, patterns of anger, low mood or addictive behaviours because they break issues into manageable tasks.
Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at how past relationships affect current responses. This can help when patterns repeat in friendships, work or intimate relationships and someone wants to understand why they react a certain way.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and reviewed over time to make sure the plan still fits.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats to suit everyday life and practical constraints.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical, using conversation to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.