Kim Johnson

BACP

United Kingdom

Practical, compassionate counselling for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 397793

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Motivational approach
   • Goal focused
   • Warm listening

   About Kim

   Kim Johnson is a counsellor who helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and depression. She also supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem concerns and career changes. Kim works with people facing compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other life transitions.

   With five years of experience, Kim keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She listens without judgement and adapts conversations to each person. Clients can expect a calm, empathetic space to talk through immediate worries and practical next steps.

   Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and find their own reasons to change. Techniques are explained in plain language and applied to everyday concerns.

   Kim also integrates Emotionally-Focused and Imago Relationship ideas when relationship patterns are part of the problem. She helps people notice interaction habits and practice clearer communication. Work may include coping strategies for panic, managing obsessive thoughts, or planning for end-of-life and caregiver stress.

   Clients from across the United Kingdom and beyond can work with Kim in English. She tailors the pace of therapy to what feels manageable, recognising that starting therapy can take courage. The first session focuses on what matters most right now and practical steps to move forward.

2. How Kim uses different therapies online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh pros and cons and find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questions and reflective listening to build motivation for practical steps, which can help with addictions, habit change and low motivation.
   
   Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the client's lead. It aims to create a space where someone can talk openly about stress, grief or relationship concerns and feel heard without judgement.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools and short exercises to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and tackle unhelpful thinking patterns.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. She blends approaches where needed and checks in regularly to make sure work feels useful.
   
   The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it easier to attend regularly when sessions slot into their everyday routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   CancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyMidlife crisisNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Kim help with?

   Kim supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and depression, as well as addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and career concerns.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Sessions are described as respectful and compassionate, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring conversations to each person's needs.

   How much experience does she have?

   Kim has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.

   What credentials and location information are recorded?

   Kim is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

   Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and Kim accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are costs handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Kim?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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