Keith Williams, BACP

Keith Williams is a counsellor with a person-centred way of working. He draws on client-centred principles to create a calm space where people can talk about issues like stress, anxiety, addiction and intimacy-related difficulties. He has worked in bereavement services and community organisations, and brings 26 years of experience to his practice.

He uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness techniques support calmer responses to stress and sleep problems. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns that affect relationships and self-esteem.

Much of his background is in community and specialist services. He has provided counselling in social services, bereavement teams, night drop-in centres and substance misuse settings. He also offers private counselling and has supervised other counsellors since 2009, including at Liverpool Bereavement Services.

Keith has substantial experience supporting people with grief, trauma, long-term mental health problems and issues around gender identity and LGBT concerns. He has worked alongside CAMHS, early intervention psychosis teams and voluntary-sector agencies to support young people and adults.

Training and supervision work form an important part of his work. He holds a Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is BACP accredited, and he regularly updates his continuing professional development. That mix of clinical and training experience informs how he tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Keith often blends person-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness. Client-centred or person-centred work focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers through careful, non-judgemental talking. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people notice thought and behaviour patterns and try small practical changes to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit best with their goals and situation. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or offer an option when attending in person is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions so practical tools can be used between meetings.