- Warm and non-judgemental
- Values-led work
- Practical coping skills
About Kim
Kim Forbes is a BACP counsellor who works with people facing anxiety, relationship strain, grief and life changes. She uses a person-centred style and aims to help people move toward a more authentic life without the hold of fear and worry.
She draws on five years of practice to support people with issues such as intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, addiction, trauma and difficulties around parenting and caregiving. Kim also helps with many practical life challenges, including work stress, sleep and eating problems, and coping after separation.
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on listening closely, reflecting what matters, and helping people make choices that match their values. She offers space to talk about painful experiences and to build practical steps for change.
Kim uses a range of therapeutic ideas, including acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-focused work and cognitive behavioural tools. These are applied in a straightforward way to reduce overwhelming thoughts, improve relationships and strengthen coping skills after difficult events such as bereavement or disasters.
People who come to Kim often want a calm, compassionate counsellor who will help them find direction. She encourages small steps and clear goals, and she supports clients as they practise new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting led by them, and to choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and adjusting after life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns from close relationships and how they shape current connections; it can help with trust, intimacy and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which helps with anxiety, sleep and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and how they respond to different ideas. Together they decide which methods to prioritise and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work after relocation or when life events make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and relationship work to an online setting to keep therapy practical and goal-focused.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kim work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression and many life transitions including coping after separation and disaster-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred, empathetic approach that focuses on listening and helping clients identify values and practical steps for change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Kim has five years of counselling experience working with a wide range of concerns from trauma and addiction to caregiving stress and career issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; check time zones when booking sessions.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kim?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.