Kim Poyser , BACP

Kim Poyser is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional counselling experience working in a private practice. She is a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and follows their ethical framework. Kim is DBS checked and insured, and she applies that professional foundation to support people through a wide range of challenges.

Her background includes pastoral counselling roles within further and higher education institutions, and two decades of experience in social care supporting young people and vulnerable adults. She has worked in both local authority and private sector settings, including roles as a Solution-Focused project worker with Barnardos and as an online counsellor with Childline. Over the years Kim has taken part in workshops and training on topics such as suicide, self-harm, and broader mental health issues.

She has experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Kim emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and tailors her conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She recognizes that taking the first step can take courage and is proud of people for getting started on the path to change.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Care Online

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, with the therapist offering empathetic listening, understanding, and support to help people explore their feelings and priorities. This approach is useful for addressing self-esteem, relationship dynamics, grief, and coping with life changes because it puts the client’s perspective and pace at the forefront.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented method that concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move forward. It helps clients who want clear, actionable strategies for stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or immediate challenges by focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client discuss options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care from home or wherever is convenient. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, the ability to continue work during life transitions, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can select the method that suits their comfort and lifestyle.