Kerry Hyland , BACP

Kerry Hyland is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. She also helps with depression, addictions, sexual and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and issues linked to parenting and career changes. Kerry frequently works with people exploring identity and LGBT concerns, and with those facing long-term challenges such as chronic illness or neurodiversity.

Kerry uses plain, practical techniques in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice patterns and make changes that matter. She also brings in attachment-focused thinking when relationships and trust are central to the problem.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Kerry aims to build trust quickly and to tailor each meeting to the person in front of her. Sessions can include reflection, small experiments to change habits, and skills to manage intense emotion.

Kerry has worked in schools, a GP surgery and as a university student counsellor, alongside a private practice. That range of roles has given her broad experience with different ages and situations over ten years in the field.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom. Kerry also offers online formats for people who need different ways to connect.

Approaches to change you can use online

Kerry commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It often helps with anxiety, insomnia, and low mood by teaching practical skills and short exercises.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kerry will talk through what is most useful for the person’s goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. Sessions aim to mix listening, practical techniques and small tasks to try between meetings so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy gives flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people talk face to face when travel is hard. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections or paced conversations across the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and caring responsibilities.