Kim Poyser

Kim Poyser is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and depression. She also supports those facing life changes, grief, trauma and issues around intimacy, eating and self-esteem. Kim works in a direct and respectful way and aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them.

Kim uses straightforward conversations and practical goals to help people move forward. She brings five years of professional counselling experience from her private practice and earlier roles in pastoral support within further and higher education. Before becoming a counsellor she spent twenty years in social care working with young people and vulnerable adults.

Her background includes project work using solution-focused approaches with Barnardo's and experience as an online counsellor with Childline. Kim is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. She is DBS checked and holds professional insurance.

In sessions she will tailor the discussion and any plan to each person’s needs. That may involve short-term goal setting, looking for small practical changes, or exploring longer-standing patterns that cause pain. She aims to be warm, non-judgemental and practical when helping people find a way forward.

Kim encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. If you are unsure what to expect she can explain how she usually works and help you decide whether to book a session.

How Kim’s approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, accepting dialogue where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects and responds without judgement. It helps when someone needs a listening space to understand feelings and values. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It is useful for people who want to focus on change and on building strengths rather than lengthy analysis.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest a way forward. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses to match what is most helpful.

For practical arrangements, confirm current session options before booking so you know how the counsellor is offering sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions from different places. It can also allow shorter check-ins or quieter, focused conversations when that suits someone's schedule. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often aim to make sessions flexible so people can continue therapy alongside daily commitments.