Kim Smith , BACP

Kim Smith is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She holds a degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling and has completed additional training in grief and bereavement, equipping her to support people through significant loss and life transitions.

Kim works with adults across the age spectrum as well as young people aged 16 and over, offering a warm, calm and approachable space where clients can reflect on what is troubling them. Her integrative practice blends a range of therapeutic ideas and methods so sessions can be tailored to each person’s needs, rather than following a single fixed model.

At the centre of Kim’s work is a belief in the value of the therapeutic relationship and in the client as the expert on their own experience. She aims to help clients notice and build on their existing strengths while exploring challenges in a supportive, collaborative way. Therapy with Kim is delivered in English and is offered to clients within the United Kingdom.

Integrative relational approaches for online support

Kim practises an integrative-relational approach that combines elements from different therapeutic traditions to suit each client’s needs. This approach focuses on the relationship between client and therapist, using that connection to explore patterns, emotions and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to distress or difficulty.

She also brings specialist training in grief and bereavement, offering ways to process loss, manage overwhelming feelings and adjust to changing circumstances. This work often involves creating space to tell one’s story, explore the meaning of loss and develop coping strategies that feel manageable.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process - Kim works with clients to identify goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and she adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback. Online therapy with Kim is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and access from home or other comfortable settings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional and continuing therapeutic work between sessions.