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Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

BACP

United Kingdom

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Compassionate support for anxiety and life change

  • gentle practical tools
  • collaborative planning
  • mindful coping skills

About Kim

Kim Johnson provides support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and sleeping problems. She also helps with depression, addictive behaviours, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem and coping with major life changes. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas. Kim greets each person with respect and sensitivity and aims to make the first contact as straightforward as possible.

Kim uses a tailored, conversational style in sessions. She listens first to what matters most and then works with the person to shape practical steps forward. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings and everyday habits, and may include mindful exercises and behavioural strategies that the person can practise between sessions.

With five years of professional experience, Kim draws on a mix of approaches to meet different needs. She uses client-centred methods to keep the person’s priorities central. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps when anxiety or sleep problems are driven by unhelpful thinking or behaviours. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Imago ideas guide work on closeness, communication and intimacy concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Kim accepts international clients. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice treats each case individually and shapes goals around what the person wants to achieve.

If someone is unsure where to begin, Kim encourages a short initial match through the service’s questionnaire and a follow-up scheduling step to find a suitable time to meet.

How Kim’s approaches translate to online or remote work

Kim commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and working at the person’s pace to build trust and clarify goals; it helps when someone needs a calm, non-judgemental space. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers simple strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kim will work collaboratively to decide which methods make sense based on your goals and preferences. That decision can change as work progresses, and the plan is adjusted together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or making it easier to use mindfulness exercises at home. If you have practical needs around timing or how you prefer to meet, mention them when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can be discussed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?

Kim supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and sleep problems, among other issues. Panic disorder and panic attacks are included in her listed focus areas.

How would sessions feel in terms of style and approach?

Sessions are conversational and person-focused, starting with listening to priorities. The work often combines talking, practical exercises and homework to build new ways of coping.

What experience does the counsellor have?

Kim has five years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties from anxiety and sleep problems to relationship and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and region are relevant here?

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

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, phone or in-person appointments are available.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

How do I get started with therapy here?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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