Kimberly Bennett, BACP

Kimberly Bennett is a counsellor who focuses on the person in front of her. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through worry, grief, relationship strain and big life changes. Kimberly brings 19 years of experience and works from values of respect and kindness.

Her approach is practical and person-led. Sessions start by finding out what matters most to the individual. From there she draws on different methods to match the work to each person’s goals and pace. Reviews are built in so the plan can change as life changes.

Kimberly has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, low self-esteem, parenting pressures, career transitions and neurodivergence. Recent work includes supporting people affected by bereavement in a hospice setting.

She is a Registered Member of the BACP, a qualified Integrated Therapeutic Counsellor, and holds a diploma in Autism. Kimberly has experience delivering therapy online and by phone and combines talking, practical exercises and body-aware techniques when helpful.

In sessions she uses a collaborative style. She listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns and practises new ways of coping. The goal is to leave people feeling more able to manage day-to-day life and make clearer choices about the future.

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own goals and preferences at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices, which can be useful for grief, low self-worth and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kimberly works collaboratively to agree what methods are likely to help, and she reviews progress so the plan can be adjusted. This means the work can change as goals shift or life events occur.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone sessions help when video is difficult, while others prefer a longer conversation on a scheduled day. Discussing practical needs at the start helps shape a plan that fits everyday routines.