BACP
Kay Holdsworth , BACP
Therapist in United Kingdom
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About Kay
Kay Holdsworth is a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and coach working in the United Kingdom. She combines practical strategies with relational and creative approaches to support people - especially women - who want to make clearer choices and meaningful changes in their lives. Kay focuses on building skills for managing stress, anxiety, low mood and motivation, helping clients move from feeling stuck to trusting themselves and finding greater calm and satisfaction.
Her practice draws on a range of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused work, writing therapy, guided relaxations and mindfulness techniques. She often introduces creative exercises and visualisations when these feel helpful, and she is comfortable guiding relaxation and breathing exercises during sessions. Kay encourages practical work between appointments - experiments, exercises and journaling - because she sees progress as something that grows both inside and between sessions.
Kay qualified in 2017 with a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy, and holds the BACP credential, which reflects membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has completed Solution Focused training in 2021 and a Creative Counselling qualification in 2023.
She currently works as a Student Counsellor at a Leeds university three days a week and previously spent over four years as a Wellbeing Practitioner. Kay has extensive experience delivering community wellbeing courses - more than forty in total - including mindfulness, meditation and a seven-week Head Space course, and she ran a mental health drop-in group called Peaceful Minds from 2018 to 2020. She offers appointments on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and uses practical, client-led work to help people make the changes they want.
Her practice draws on a range of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused work, writing therapy, guided relaxations and mindfulness techniques. She often introduces creative exercises and visualisations when these feel helpful, and she is comfortable guiding relaxation and breathing exercises during sessions. Kay encourages practical work between appointments - experiments, exercises and journaling - because she sees progress as something that grows both inside and between sessions.
Kay qualified in 2017 with a Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy, and holds the BACP credential, which reflects membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has completed Solution Focused training in 2021 and a Creative Counselling qualification in 2023.
She currently works as a Student Counsellor at a Leeds university three days a week and previously spent over four years as a Wellbeing Practitioner. Kay has extensive experience delivering community wellbeing courses - more than forty in total - including mindfulness, meditation and a seven-week Head Space course, and she ran a mental health drop-in group called Peaceful Minds from 2018 to 2020. She offers appointments on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and uses practical, client-led work to help people make the changes they want.
Therapeutic approaches for online support and change
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress and situations where feeling stuck limits action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learning skills to shift them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and motivation challenges. Client-Centered Therapy prioritises the client’s own experience and pace, offering empathic listening and support so people can explore their own solutions and build self-trust.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Kay will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the style and techniques as therapy progresses so that the plan feels practical and relevant.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever a client is based, allowing consistent, ongoing support that fits into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Kay Holdsworth have?
She has 5 years of experience.
Is Kay Holdsworth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Kay Holdsworth provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kay Holdsworth located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kay Holdsworth as my therapist?
You can work with Kay Holdsworth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kay Holdsworth work with international clients?
Yes, Kay Holdsworth works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kay Holdsworth cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
See below
Languages
English