Kim Johnson , BACP

Kim Johnson is a counsellor with five years' experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems and depression. She also supports people facing addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem and the challenges of life changes. Kim lists Women's issues among her areas of focus and works with people affected by cancer, caregiving stress and end-of-life concerns.

Her way of working is straightforward and respectful. Sessions are person-centred and built around what the client needs in the moment. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and form new habits.

Kim also draws on emotionally focused approaches and elements of Imago relationship work when relationship patterns are part of the difficulty. Conversations aim to surface feelings and then test small, practical steps clients can try between sessions. She keeps language simple and focuses on things that can be put into practice the next day.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where their experience is listened to. Kim tailors sessions to practical goals such as sleeping better, handling panic, coping with loss, or managing caregiver stress. She will work with clients to set clear, achievable steps and review progress over time.

Kim holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. She offers sessions in English and accepts clients across the United Kingdom and internationally via online formats.

Online approaches that focus on feelings and coping

Kim uses person-centred work to make sessions feel collaborative and grounded in what matters to the client. In this approach the counsellor follows the client's lead, reflects what is said and helps people clarify their goals and values. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behaviour changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and insomnia. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps when relationship patterns or strong emotions are central concerns; it focuses on naming feelings and creating new ways of responding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kim will discuss options with clients and agree a route that matches their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses, so methods can be adjusted if something is not working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video is useful when visual connection helps the conversation; phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and flexible contact between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.