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Kim Elliott

BACP

A calm, practical counsellor for difficult life moments

  • Attachment focused
  • Mindfulness practice
  • CBT techniques

About Kim

Kim Elliott offers a calm, steady presence for people who feel overwhelmed. She makes space for difficult feelings and helps clients take small steps forward. Her approach is straightforward and warm, aimed at making each session feel understandable and usable for day-to-day life.

Kim uses a mix of approaches that focus on emotions, relationships and practical thinking. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic pain or long-term illness, and separation issues. These areas are woven into sessions at a pace the client can manage.

Kim has three years of clinical experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. International clients are accepted where arrangements allow.

To begin, clients complete an intake and match process and then schedule sessions as advised. Kim aims to collaborate on goals and plans so therapy fits into everyday life and feels relevant from the first meetings.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work here looks at how early relational patterns shape current feelings and reactions, helping people notice and change repeating cycles in relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical steps to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours, which suits problems like anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in the moment and aims to help people recognise and shift deep emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on thoughts, emotions or relational patterns and adapt over time as needs change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work, reduce travel and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video is difficult. Discussing practical arrangements during the match process helps make therapy manageable alongside everyday commitments.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 404317

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kim help with?

Kim supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions and low self-esteem. She also works with related issues like body image, codependency and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and practical, combining emotional work with clear techniques. Sessions aim to be steady, plainspoken and focused on small, usable steps.

What is her background and experience?

Kim has three years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues. She highlights work with trauma, loss and people needing a dedicated space to talk things through.

Which professional credential does she hold and where does she practise?

She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted where arrangements allow; check the matching process for cross-border details.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the match and scheduling steps.

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.

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