Kerry Hyland, BACP

Kerry Hyland is a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. She combines psychological theory with humanistic, client-centered practice and cognitive-behavioural techniques to create flexible, creative therapy tailored to each person. Kerry adapts her methods to suit individual needs - for example using CBT strategies for anxiety or wellbeing and motivational tools, visualisation, and other creative exercises where they are more helpful.

Her background includes work as a children’s counsellor in primary and secondary schools, a counsellor in a busy GP surgery, current employment as a university student counsellor, and a private psychotherapy practice where she also designs and leads bespoke wellbeing workshops. In addition, three years as a one-to-one mental health recovery worker in the community have given her practical insight into a wide range of mental health conditions and recovery approaches.

Kerry aims to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship quickly and often works within a short-term framework to support noticeable change. She is particularly committed to empowering people who feel they have lost their voice. Her practice is inclusive and unconditional; she is described by colleagues as warm, grounded, empathetic, and non-judgmental, and she seeks to recognise the humanity and potential in every person. Kerry welcomes clients across diverse backgrounds and age ranges and offers support for issues such as anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, neurodiversity, and more. (BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Therapeutic approaches and online support for everyday challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotions, creating opportunities to develop safer, more secure ways of connecting and coping. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s concerns and supports self-directed growth and insight.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kerry works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to suit what is most helpful. The process is guided together, with attention to what feels workable for the individual.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation and visual connection, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more discreet or gradual ways to communicate. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations, and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.