Kim Gregory, BACP

Kim Gregory is a warm, compassionate therapist who works with adults, children, teenagers and young people. She practices integratively, drawing on person-centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT), solutions-focused, psychodynamic and creative therapies so that each approach can be tailored to the needs of the individual. This flexibility allows her to adapt sessions to what will be most useful for each person rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Known for being easy to talk to, Kim prioritises a genuinely caring and nonjudgmental stance. She listens attentively and supports clients in exploring difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The therapeutic process is collaborative - she guides and responds to what clients bring, creating space to examine goals, concerns and desired changes. While she will challenge unhelpful patterns when appropriate, she does so gently and with curiosity so clients can develop clearer self-understanding and practical ways forward.

Kim holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and encourages open communication about the work. She welcomes questions at any time and invites clients to message between sessions with thoughts or worries. She aims to reply as soon as possible, certainly within 24 hours, with the only exception being when she is on vacation. In the first session she will discuss what the client wants from therapy and how they might work together, keeping the work guided by the client at every step.

Integrative approaches and online therapy

Kim Gregory commonly draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating an accepting space so clients can explore their own priorities and find their own solutions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness skills to help manage stress, anxiety and emotional reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Kim treats this as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify their goals, trial different methods when appropriate, and adjust the plan so the work fits their needs, preferences and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and there are options for live chat or ongoing text-based messaging. This range of formats makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and allows registered professionals like Kim to offer consistent support even when in-person meetings are not possible.