Kim Poyser, BACP

Kim Poyser is a UK-licensed counsellor with 5 years of professional private-practice experience and a long history of supporting young people and vulnerable adults. She is a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists), which means she follows their ethical framework, and she is DBS checked and insured. Her background includes pastoral counselling roles in further and higher education, work as a Solution-Focused project worker with Barnardo's, and service as an online counsellor with Childline.

Before establishing her private practice, Kim spent 20 years working in social care across local authority and private-sector settings, developing practical skills in supporting clients through difficult transitions. She has engaged in ongoing professional development, attending workshops and training on topics such as suicide, self-harm, and wider mental health concerns. This combination of long-term social care experience and focused counselling practice informs her approach to working with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family difficulties, and challenges related to LGBT identity.

Kim emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs. She encourages anyone considering therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin, and she aims to support clients practically and collaboratively as they take that first step.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and pace, offering a non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist provides empathy and understanding. This approach can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes where feeling heard and validated supports growth.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes strengths and practical steps forward. It helps clients identify small, achievable changes and build on what is already working, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and resolving specific problems.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists may adapt methods over time so the work remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Kim is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access support from home or other convenient locations while maintaining a consistent course of therapy with a registered professional.