Kim McCloskey, BACP, NCPS

Kim McCloskey is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with BACP and NCPS credentials and 15 years of experience. She aims to offer calm, practical support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction or the aftermath of trauma and abuse.

She works in a respectful, sensitive way and adapts conversations to what each person needs. Kim draws on several approaches so sessions can include talking, practical skills and reflective exercises. She emphasises collaboration and clear steps rather than jargon or complicated theory.

Kim has a background as a lecturer and has taught counselling for several years. That experience informs how she explains ideas and how she structures sessions so they feel straightforward and useful.

Her practice also addresses grief and loss, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD. Kim offers support for issues linked to ageing, chronic pain or illness, body image, dissociation, separation and relationship injury such as infidelity.

People may also seek her help for first responder stress, substance use concerns, domestic violence histories, fertility challenges, hospice and end-of-life matters, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She tailors plans to each person’s situation and priorities.

To begin, she asks people to describe their current concerns and goals so she can shape an approach that fits. The emphasis is on gradual progress, practical tools and building on strengths.

How Kim’s approaches can work well online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. It prioritises what matters to the individual and helps create a plan based on their goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood. These techniques suit problems like stress, phobias and unhelpful thought patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, includes skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies; it can be useful for strong mood shifts and distress tolerance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the person’s needs and preferences. Together they choose techniques that match immediate goals and longer-term change in a collaborative way.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible for people living outside the therapist’s local area to access support. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor exercises, homework and session pacing to suit the online setting and the person’s daily life.