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Keith Williams

Keith Williams

BACP

United Kingdom

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In their wordsPerson-centred counsellor with practical therapy tools

Key details

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 317516
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Client-centred listening
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • BACP accredited

About Keith

Keith Williams is a counsellor who draws on a person-centred approach to help people find their own solutions. He holds BACP accreditation and has worked in counselling for over two decades. Keith aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by change or loss.

He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That mix is used to address stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns and career pressures.

Keith's background includes long-term work in bereavement services, social services and substance misuse settings. He has offered one-to-one counselling to people from diverse communities and to those with enduring mental health concerns. He has also provided support to staff and parents at community services.

In addition to counselling, Keith provides clinical casework supervision and has been supervising at the Liverpool Bereavement Services for many years. He has run training for statutory and voluntary agencies and has experience teaching at diploma level.

Sessions are intended to help people talk through difficult feelings, build coping strategies and set realistic steps forward. Keith aims to listen without judgement and to help people make choices that suit their life circumstances.

How Keith’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centred work means the counsellor listens first and follows what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and guides the direction of sessions based on their priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Keith will help clients decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is made together, and it can shift as progress is made or new needs arise.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care when circumstances change, while therapists and registered or accredited professionals adjust methods to suit remote meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Keith works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing relationship issues, parenting strain, career stress and coping with life changes.

What is the therapy style like during sessions?

He emphasises a person-centred stance with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals and developing coping strategies.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

He has 26 years of counselling and training experience, including long-term roles in bereavement services and substance misuse work. He has also provided supervision and training for other practitioners.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is BACP accredited and works in the United Kingdom. The profile lists his BACP credential as supplied in his background.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Check time differences when arranging appointments.

Which session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the arrangements for your chosen sessions.

What is the first step to begin?

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