Kim McCloskey, BACP, NCPS

Kim McCloskey is credentialed in the UK and brings 14 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work.

She has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and the challenges of grief and loss. In addition to clinical work, she spent several years teaching counselling and has a background as a lecturer, which informs her thoughtful, reflective approach to therapy.

Kim works with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person’s individual needs and circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients identify the changes they want and the steps to get there. Seeking therapy takes courage, and Kim aims to empower clients throughout that process, offering steady guidance as they pursue a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Her practice focuses on tailoring interventions to the unique goals and preferences of each client, with an emphasis on building strengths, coping skills, and clearer perspectives so that people can move forward with confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Kim McCloskey uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, accepting space where a person’s own experience guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration and can be especially helpful for people coping with life transitions, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with attention or motivation. CBT focuses on actionable strategies that clients can apply between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another approach Kim employs when clients need tools for regulating strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and can be useful for those dealing with intense feelings, addiction-related challenges, or interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts plans as clients progress so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to connect from another location. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support, teaching skills and offering guidance while accommodating different schedules and communication styles.