Kim Welch, BACP

Kim Welch works from a client-centred approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and career uncertainty. She speaks English and Afrikaans and uses a calm, non-directive style to listen and reflect. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and build inner strength.

Kim has 15 years of experience supporting people who are dealing with big life changes and daily pressures. She often helps with relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief and compassion fatigue. She also supports those coping with mood disorders, ADHD-related challenges, eating concerns and postpartum difficulties.

In sessions she focuses on understanding what matters to the person in front of her. The client-centred approach means the person sets the pace and the topics. Kim offers a steady, empathic presence while people talk through what feels most urgent.

Her work also covers themes such as attachment and abandonment, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and navigating midlife questions or immigration-related stress. She aims to help people notice patterns and develop practical ways to manage day-to-day strain.

People who choose to work with Kim can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. She encourages small, manageable steps toward better wellbeing and helps people reflect on choices they might make next.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own perspective at the heart of the work. The therapist listens carefully, reflects feelings and follows the client’s lead so they can better understand what they want to change. This approach suits worries about stress, self-esteem, life direction and relationship concerns because it focuses on the person’s priorities rather than a fixed plan.

Kim’s non-directive style means she will work collaboratively to find the best way forward. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and then adapt the sessions to what the client needs. Deciding on an approach is part of the process rather than a one-time choice.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to keep regular contact while juggling work or family commitments. If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session options offered before booking so you know what to expect. The emphasis is on making therapy workable within everyday life and on helping clients take small, steady steps towards their goals.