Kerry Hyland, BACP

Kerry Hyland is a UK-based psychotherapist with a decade of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She combines a humanistic, client-centred stance with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioural methods and elements of hypnotherapy to tailor work to each person's needs. Kerry adapts her approach depending on the presenting issue - for example using CBT-focused strategies for anxiety while bringing in wellbeing, motivational techniques, visualisation and NLP where that better serves the individual.

Kerry has worked across diverse settings, including as a children’s counsellor in primary and secondary schools, as a counsellor in a busy GP surgery, and as a university student counsellor, alongside running a private psychotherapy practice. She also spent three years working in the community as a one-to-one mental health recovery worker, experience that deepened her understanding of mental health conditions and informs her day-to-day practice.

Her work is typically offered in a short-term framework when appropriate, with an emphasis on quickly establishing trust and fostering lasting change. Kerry’s approach is inclusive and unconditional; she brings warmth, grounded empathy and a non-judgmental presence to sessions and is committed to empowering people who feel they have lost their voice. Kerry is accredited with the BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards, and she welcomes clients from the UK and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Kerry integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to tailor online therapy to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility through mindfulness and committed action - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression and coping with difficult emotions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth - it is especially useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and addressing relational or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it effective for anxiety, phobias, sleep and mood difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Kerry works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best, taking into account individual goals, preferences and life context. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - Kerry provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing people to access therapy from home, work or while travelling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each stage of the work.