Kim O'Brien, BACP, NCPS

Kim O'Brien is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Kim believes people know their own story and brings a respectful, calm presence to conversations about change.

Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and building small steps that add up. She uses methods drawn from client-centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot patterns and try different responses.

Kim also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships and early experiences can shape present feelings. When trauma is part of the picture she uses trauma-focused techniques to help people process painful memories at a pace they can manage. She blends these approaches to suit each person rather than following a single formula.

People come to Kim for help with relationship worries, family tensions, body image and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also supports those facing addiction, domestic violence aftermath, abandonment and attachment questions. Sessions are intended to be a place to talk frankly, learn new ways of coping and plan practical next steps.

To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Kim works in English and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the person find their own answers, which can be useful for anxiety, self-esteem and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with stress, anxiety and some addiction-related behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then choose and adapt techniques collaboratively. This means the plan can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people outside the local area to work with registered or accredited professionals without needing to travel.