Kerry Atkins, BACP
BACP counsellor supporting anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety specialist
- Men's mental health
- Mind body approaches
About Kerry Atkins
Kerry Atkins is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with three years of clinical experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with a broad range of concerns, including depression and anxiety, trauma and grief, abuse, relationship difficulties, and family and attachment challenges. Kerry also specialises in supporting anxiety, bereavement related to the loss of a pet, and men's mental health, areas she identifies as often overlooked yet deeply important.
Kerry's way of working is informed by her own experience of therapy, which gives her insight into the vulnerability clients may feel at the start of treatment. She aims to combine resilience with a gentle, understanding stance to support that early, sometimes difficult work of change. Practice is tailored to each person, drawing on a variety of techniques such as breathing exercises, somatic body work, and guided meditation, with an emphasis on reconnecting the mind and body.
In sessions Kerry offers a non-judgemental, understanding environment where clients can be heard, explore how the past affects the present, and receive thoughtful challenges to help meet therapeutic goals and move forward. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive companion in that process.
Kerry's way of working is informed by her own experience of therapy, which gives her insight into the vulnerability clients may feel at the start of treatment. She aims to combine resilience with a gentle, understanding stance to support that early, sometimes difficult work of change. Practice is tailored to each person, drawing on a variety of techniques such as breathing exercises, somatic body work, and guided meditation, with an emphasis on reconnecting the mind and body.
In sessions Kerry offers a non-judgemental, understanding environment where clients can be heard, explore how the past affects the present, and receive thoughtful challenges to help meet therapeutic goals and move forward. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive companion in that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kerry Atkins have?
Kerry Atkins has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Kerry Atkins a registered therapist?
Yes. Kerry Atkins holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
In which languages does Kerry Atkins provide therapy?
Kerry Atkins provides therapy in English.
Where is Kerry Atkins located?
Kerry Atkins is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kerry Atkins as my therapist?
You can work with Kerry Atkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kerry Atkins work with international clients?
Kerry Atkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kerry Atkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Kerry often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that originate in early bonds and helps people understand and shift those patterns to improve current relationships and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kerry collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so that the chosen methods support the client rather than feeling prescriptive, working together to adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from different locations and at times that suit a busy life. Registered professionals, including therapists like Kerry, can adapt exercises, breathing practices, and reflective work to these formats so clients can engage in meaningful change without needing to attend in person.