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Kim O'Brien, BACP, NCPS

Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

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Kim O'Brien is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief and intimacy-related concerns. Kim aims to help clients find clearer ways forward by listening closely and responding with practical, steady support.

Her work is grounded in client-centred therapy, which means she follows the person’s pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Psychodynamic ideas inform her curiosity about how past relationships and family history shape present feelings. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.

Kim helps people name what feels difficult, notice patterns, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. She also offers focused support after traumatic experiences to reduce distress and rebuild a sense of safety in day-to-day life. Kim has particular experience with relationship and family issues, parenting stress, body image and addiction-related concerns.

She also works with emotions such as anger, emptiness and low self-esteem, and practical problems like communication and commitment worries. English-language sessions are available and international clients are accepted. Kim works online using a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to fit different needs.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit their schedule.

How Kim’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person’s needs first. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead to set goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. In online sessions this can mean practical exercises, tracking moods between meetings and testing new ways of coping. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and many stress-related problems.

Trauma-focused work concentrates on reducing the ongoing impact of upsetting events. It uses careful, step-by-step methods to help people face painful memories and regain more control over day-to-day reactions.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt techniques to the client’s goals and preferences. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use exercises together. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, reflection between sessions and support for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel.
What concerns does Kim focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief. Relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain and body image are also areas she addresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and conversational with a clear focus on what the client wants to work on. She blends client-centred listening with practical CBT techniques and longer-term psychodynamic reflection.
What is her professional background?
Kim has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. She aims to combine short-term tools with deeper understanding.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS among her credentials as supplied.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Kim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different communication preferences.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with client location and therapist arrangements; sessions are part of a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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