Kim O'Brien , BACP, NCPS

Kim O'Brien is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and relationship concerns. Kim believes people carry strengths that help them move through difficult times and supports them as they take the first steps towards change.

Her work often focuses on trauma, abuse and intimacy-related issues, alongside problems with self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing family of origin difficulties, separation and the emotional impact of addiction. Sessions aim to help people make sense of painful experiences and develop practical ways to cope day to day.

Kim uses approaches that include client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas. These methods guide how she listens, asks questions and suggests small steps to test between sessions. The style is conversational and collaborative, so people shape the pace and focus of work.

She is registered with BACP and NCPS, which are listed as her professional credentials. Sessions are delivered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK. Contacting the service and completing a short matching questionnaire starts the process of finding a suitable appointment.

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This range of formats helps people fit sessions into busy lives and choose the way they prefer to communicate.

How Kim’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and following their lead. In online sessions this looks like the counsellor listening closely, reflecting what is said and helping clients choose which issues to work on first. It suits people who want a supportive, accepting space to talk.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions include setting clear goals, practising simple exercises and trying new ways of reacting between meetings. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, low mood and managing cravings related to addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs and preferences. That means testing what helps, reviewing progress and adjusting the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.