- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Kim
Kim Speake is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation. Kim works in English and welcomes international clients from her base in the United Kingdom.
She takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach in sessions. Kim aims to create an open space where people can talk about what matters to them without feeling judged. She focuses on listening, helping clients name what they are feeling, and finding small, practical steps forward.
With three years of professional experience, Kim has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and eating problems, anger and depression, and the strain of caregiving. Additional areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, communication and commitment problems, and coping after separation or loss.
In sessions Kim helps people explore how past experiences shape present reactions. She supports clients in building routine changes, communication skills and coping strategies that fit everyday life. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
To begin, she asks people to reflect on what they want to change and to try manageable steps between meetings. Her aim is to help people feel more able to manage stress, reconnect with what matters to them, and build clearer choices for the future.
How Kim applies evidence-based methods in online therapy
Kim works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One approach she uses helps people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour, then replace unhelpful habits with small, manageable alternatives; this can help with anxiety, low mood and problem behaviours. Another approach attends to past experiences and attachment patterns to understand how those experiences affect current relationships and intimacy; this can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, communication problems or trust issues.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Kim will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day life, and together they decide which way of working feels most useful. She adjusts the approach over time so it fits each person’s needs and pace.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows people to choose sessions that suit their energy and routine, for example shorter check-ins if that helps manage time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure the sessions match practical needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kim commonly support?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions and related concerns such as sleeping and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kim uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on listening, naming feelings and trying small, achievable steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kim is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Kim also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.