Kerry Atkins, BACP

Kerry Atkins is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with three years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship challenges. She works with a wide range of concerns including abuse, family and attachment issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and intimacy-related struggles, as well as stress, bipolar symptoms and coping with life changes. Kerry has particular interest in anxiety, pet loss and men’s mental health, areas she identifies as important yet often overlooked. She holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) credentials.

Kerry’s approach draws on her own experience of therapy and combines practical techniques with a gentle, resilient therapeutic stance. She uses breathing work, somatic body-oriented exercises and guided meditation alongside evidence-informed talking therapies to promote a healthier connection between mind and body. Sessions are tailored to each person, with an emphasis on listening, exploring the impact of the past on present life, and offering thoughtful challenges to help clients reach their goals.

Kerry aims to create a non-judgemental, understanding space where people can feel heard and begin to make changes. She supports clients through the early, often difficult steps of seeking help and remains focused on practical progress and personal well-being. Kerry welcomes those ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them, and encourages action guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and navigating major life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early and current relational patterns shape responses to closeness, trust and conflict. It can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and family dynamics by exploring how past connections affect present interactions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens closely and reflects what the client brings. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and grief work by creating space for the client’s own insights to emerge.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kerry works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods are likely to fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible for people juggling work, family or mobility needs. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from the convenience of their chosen setting, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and continue momentum between sessions.