Kim Smith, BACP

Kim Smith is a BACP registered therapist and holds a degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling, a qualification that combines relational understanding with a range of therapeutic theories and methods to respond to each person uniquely. She has also completed additional training in grief and bereavement, which strengthens her ability to support people navigating loss and profound sadness.

Kim works with adults across the age spectrum and with young people aged 16 and over, offering a warm, calm, and secure space where clients can share, reflect, and explore what feels unsettling. Her integrative practice is flexible - she draws on multiple approaches and adapts sessions to suit the needs of each individual while keeping the therapeutic relationship central to the work.

She operates from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are valuable resources in addressing life's challenges. In collaboration with clients, Kim aims to create a supportive environment that encourages insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Kim uses an integrative-relational approach, combining ideas from several therapeutic models while keeping the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. This approach focuses on how relationships and patterns influence feelings and behaviour and is useful for people looking to explore personal history, attachment, and relational dynamics.

She also brings specialist training in grief and bereavement, offering sensitive support for those processing loss. This training helps her to hold complex emotions, explore meaning, and support coping during difficult transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kim collaborates with each client to identify which techniques and pace suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as understanding grows and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Kim is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing greater flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow clients to engage from locations that suit them, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy around daily life while working with a registered professional.