Kim O'Brien
A supportive, practical counsellor for difficult times
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About Kim
Kim O'Brien is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She offers a warm, steady presence for people who want to talk things through. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful of each person’s strengths.
She helps people who are struggling with stress and anxiety, and those coping with addiction or substance use concerns. She also supports people affected by trauma and abuse, and those dealing with grief and loss.
Background and approach
Intimacy and relationship difficulties are another area she addresses in sessions. Kim works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. She uses that knowledge as a starting point and combines it with clear tools and reflection.
Sessions mix listening with practical ideas people can try between meetings. Her approaches include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods shape how she listens and how she offers strategies for coping and change.
Kim is registered with the BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and the NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She offers sessions in English and can work with people internationally. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with her and then arrange sessions.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 408849, NCS21-00936
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Kim's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Kim works with
Everything Kim lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kim lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Kim works online
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Kim will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods together to see what fits. This is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, avoiding travel time and keeping routine appointments more easily. Others like the ability to use shorter check-ins or to avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods so practical tools, reflective conversation and planning work well in different setups.
Questions and answers
What issues does Kim address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, relationship and family problems, eating and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines attentive listening with practical ideas. Expect a collaborative space where strengths are noticed and small actions are suggested between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice supporting people with a range of concerns and life changes.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does charging work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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