Kim Poyser , BACP

Kim Poyser is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues, and she works with people facing eating concerns, bipolar difficulties and LGBT-related matters. Kim describes a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

She trained and practised in pastoral support within further and higher education, and she ran a private practice over five years. Kim is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP - which she notes she follows in her work.

Before private practice she spent around 20 years in social care supporting young people and vulnerable adults. That background included roles in local authority and private-sector projects, plus work with Barnardo's and online counselling with Childline.

Kim uses Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches in sessions. That means she listens closely, sets practical goals with the person, and adapts sessions to what helps most in daily life. She has also attended workshops covering self-harm, suicide awareness and general mental health topics.

Her style is straightforward and caring. Sessions aim to be practical and relevant to everyday life. People who choose to work with Kim can expect adaptable conversations and a focus on small, achievable steps.

How client-centred and solution-focused therapy work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and responding to what the person actually says. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection to help someone make sense of their feelings and choose their own next steps. This approach can help with low mood, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things in a better direction. Sessions concentrate on goals and what is already working, then build on those strengths. This style often helps with stress, coping with life changes and short-term problems where clear actions are useful.

Choosing an approach is usually a shared process. The counsellor will discuss the options and try methods that fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. Over time they adjust the plan together so it stays useful.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging allows ongoing written reflections. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.