Kim Poyser, BACP

Kim Poyser is licensed in the United Kingdom and has five years' experience providing counselling in a private practice setting. She combines specialist training with long-standing practical experience to support people facing emotional and life challenges.

She is a registered member of BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists), which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and she works in line with its ethical framework. Kim is DBS checked and holds professional insurance.

Before establishing her private practice she worked in pastoral support within further and higher education and brings twenty years of social care experience supporting young people and vulnerable adults. Her background includes roles in both local authority and private sector settings, working as a Solution-Focused project worker with Barnardos and as an online counsellor with Childline.

Kim has attended workshops and training on topics including suicide, self-harm, and general mental health. She has experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's specific needs and approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kim recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and offers supportive guidance for people taking that first step.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the process. It emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space in which people can explore feelings, values, and personal goals - this approach is useful for issues such as low self-esteem, emotional distress, and adapting to life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths, practical steps, and achievable goals. It is a brief, forward-looking approach that helps people develop strategies to manage specific problems and make measurable progress toward the changes they want.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts sessions as the relationship and circumstances evolve to ensure the care remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Kim is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they can help maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.