Kim Smith, BACP

Kim Smith is a BACP registered therapist who brings a calm, empathetic presence to work with adults and young people aged 16 and over. She holds a degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling, a training that combines relational depth with practical therapeutic techniques, and she has undertaken additional training in grief and bereavement to better support people facing loss.

Kim creates a warm and safe environment where clients can reflect, share, and explore experiences that feel unsettling. Her practice is integrative, weaving together different evidence-based theories and methods so that each session can be tailored to the individual needs of the person in front of her. Central to her approach is a belief in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and in the client as the expert of their own story.

She focuses on building on existing strengths while gently addressing challenges, helping clients navigate grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and other life transitions. Kim aims to offer a supportive space in which people can develop insight, build coping skills, and move toward change at their own pace. (BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body that registers counsellors and psychotherapists.)

Integrative and Grief-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Kim Smith uses an integrative-relational approach that combines relational therapy with practical techniques. This approach focuses on the connection between therapist and client, exploring how relationships and past experiences influence current feelings and behaviours, and is helpful for issues such as relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and general life transitions.

She also brings grief-informed training to her work, offering sensitive, structured support for people navigating bereavement or other losses. Grief-informed care helps clients process emotions, find ways to remember and adapt, and identify coping strategies that suit their circumstances.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kim works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, adapts methods as therapy progresses, and supports clients in making informed choices about their care.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to connect from home or elsewhere, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care even when attending in person is difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, evidence-informed support through these formats, enabling consistent progress without sacrificing convenience.