Kimberly Bennett, BACP

Kimberly Bennett is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, collaborative way of working. She focuses on listening and understanding so people can talk through worries at their own pace. With 19 years of experience and BACP registration, she aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive.

Her approach combines client-centred work with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. She draws on somatic and solution-focused ideas when helpful, tailoring sessions to the issue at hand. This mix helps with problems like stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship challenges.

Kimberly has supported people through grief and bereavement, including work in a hospice over the past two years. She also works with clients affected by trauma, abuse, and complex life changes, offering steady support during difficult transitions. She is experienced in supporting neurodivergent people and has a Diploma in Autism that informs her person-centred practise.

As a coach-therapist she helps with motivation, self-esteem and practical next steps when life feels stuck. She offers reviews during therapy to check progress and adapt the plan as needed. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every session.

Kimberly practises in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is experienced in online and phone work and supports people facing challenges including ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, parenting concerns and career changes.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kimberly blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in ways that suit online conversations. Client-centred therapy focuses on attentive listening and building trust, which helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and gives practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness work involves simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and ground people in the moment.

Choosing the right approach is something to do together. Kimberly will talk through your goals and preferences, then suggest which combination of methods might help most. She carries out regular reviews so the plan can be adjusted as your needs change, keeping the work collaborative and flexible.

Her biography notes experience delivering therapy online and by phone, so check the current session options before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone join when they are unable to travel. It also makes consistent support possible through periods of change, while the therapist and client adapt the approach to what works best for them.