Kim McCloskey, BACP, NCPS

Kim McCloskey, BACP, NCPS, is a UK-credentialed therapist with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression and the challenges of addiction. She works with individuals affected by trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and the complex process of grieving, offering practical support alongside emotional understanding.

Kim approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Her practice emphasizes empowerment and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life, and she supports clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward change.

Before focusing full time on clinical work, Kim taught counselling and worked as a lecturer, experience that informs her clear, educational style in sessions. She tailors therapeutic work to what a person needs right now, aiming to help clients build skills, understand patterns and find ways forward that suit their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kim commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on the client’s own experience and priorities and helps people feel heard and understood while they explore personal goals and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another primary approach Kim uses; it looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - making it possible to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and continue work between appointments. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches effectively online, allowing consistent, accessible support that aligns with a client’s life and commitments.