- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical steps for change
- Focus on relationships
About Kim
Kim Forbes is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has five years of clinical experience. Kim aims to help people move away from fear and anxiety and toward a life that feels more authentic and manageable.
She works in a warm, empathic and non-judgemental way. Sessions are respectful and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. The emphasis is on helping people feel more empowered and able to make different choices in their lives.
Kim uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working shape how she builds trust and explores relationship patterns.
People come to Kim for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addictions and body image worries. She also supports those coping with major life changes such as divorce or illness, and those experiencing compassion fatigue or caregiver stress.
Her style is practical and compassionate. Kim offers space to talk through difficult feelings and to build simple, real-life strategies. She encourages small steps that add up to lasting change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Kim regularly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and codependency. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people change patterns that cause repeated hurt. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a safe space to explore feelings and goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and adapt methods to match a person's goals, needs and preferences. This often means trying different ideas together and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to meet with a registered professional from different locations, which can help when local choices are limited.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be brought to therapy?
Kim works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addictions and body image worries.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is warm, empathic and non-judgemental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and to build manageable strategies for change.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Kim has five years of clinical experience working with many issues including relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and anxiety.
What credentials does the therapist hold and where are they based?
Kim holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.