Kim Sharp, BACP

Kim Sharp helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, worry or relationship strains. She meets people who want clearer direction and more confidence. Kim introduces a calm, steady presence so clients can take small steps towards change.

Kim has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She believes people are the experts in their own stories and builds on individual strengths during sessions. This helps clients feel more able to manage difficult moments and make practical changes.

In sessions Kim focuses on practical conversations rather than labels. She listens for what matters most and helps people try different ways of coping. Work might include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practising new responses to stress, or building confidence in social and workplace situations.

Kim also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, difficulties after separation, and challenges with body image. She aims to offer clear, steady support so people can move forward at their own pace.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She encourages people to set realistic goals and to test out small changes between meetings. This approach helps people track progress and adjust the work as needed.

How Kim's approaches translate to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on helping people notice patterns and try new responses. One common approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking, which can reduce worry and low mood. Another practical approach centres on skills building - such as stress management, grounding after difficult memories, and improving communication - which helps with anxiety, workplace stress and relationship strains.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will choose methods to try and review progress, adjusting the plan if needed so the work fits the client’s life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday commitments and reduce travel time. It can also allow brief check-ins that suit a busy day or quieter conversations when energy is low. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held and can pick what fits best.