Kimberley Long, BACP

Kimberley Long brings 13 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy to her work. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom. Kimberley writes simply and directly, making it easier for worried parents to read on a phone and decide if they want to reach out.

Kimberley has worked across the NHS, independent practice and community projects. That experience gives her a clear view of common mental health concerns, and how people often juggle care needs alongside day-to-day life. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and childhood abuse, among other issues.

Her main style is person-centred therapy, which means she listens first and follows what matters to the person in the room. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to break down unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that can change daily routines. Mindfulness ideas and elements from dialectical behaviour therapy are woven in when they suit the person’s goals.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what the person wants to change, and small steps to move toward that. Kimberley also offers coaching-style support for career or life-change decisions.

She works in English and accepts international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Kimberley uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's concerns first and builds the pace from there. This means sessions focus on what matters to the person, with the counsellor following the client's priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Dialectical behaviour therapy elements are used to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping when needed.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kimberley will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences, adjusting as things evolve. The aim is to find straightforward steps that feel doable and relevant.

Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule meetings, reduce travel time and fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow simpler check-ins when a shorter meeting is more helpful than a full appointment.