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Kim Smith, BACP

BACP-registered integrative relational therapist
  • Adults and young people
  • Integrative relational approach
  • Grief and bereavement training

About Kim Smith

Kim Smith is a BACP registered therapist who brings an integrative-relational perspective to her counselling work. She holds a degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling, which means she blends relational ideas with a range of therapeutic methods to tailor sessions to each person's needs. In addition, Kim has further training in grief and bereavement, strengthening her ability to support people through loss and profound sadness.

Kim works with adults across the age spectrum and with young people aged 16 and over, offering a warm, calm and secure space in which clients can share, reflect and explore what is troubling them. Her practice is guided by an integrative approach - flexible and responsive - that draws on different theories and techniques to suit the individual. At the centre of Kim's work is a belief in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and a respect for each person's knowledge of their own story.

Kim approaches change as a collaborative process, recognising the strengths people bring and helping them to build on those resources to address challenges and move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kim Smith have?

Kim Smith has 4 years of experience.

Is Kim Smith a registered therapist?

Yes. Kim Smith is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Kim Smith provide therapy?

Kim Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Kim Smith located?

Kim Smith is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kim Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kim Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kim Smith work with international clients?

Kim Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kim Smith 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.

Integrative-Relational Care and Online Access

Kim Smith uses integrative-relational counselling, combining relational ideas with a variety of therapeutic methods to create sessions that respond to each person's history and current concerns. This approach focuses on the ways relationships shape feelings and patterns, and can be helpful for issues related to attachment, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

She also draws on specialised grief and bereavement training to support people coping with loss, offering sensitive, paced work that attends to both emotion and practical adjustment. Alongside these areas, Kim incorporates evidence-based therapeutic techniques, selecting well-established methods that fit the client’s presenting needs and preferences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kim collaborates with clients to identify goals and to try methods that align with their needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to access support from their own surroundings. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating busy lives and varying needs.

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