Kim Simpson

Her style is person-centred and calm, with an emphasis on listening first and offering practical ways to change thinking and feel more capable. Kim uses core ideas from Client-Centred Therapy to place the client’s perspective at the heart of sessions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and on the Gottman Method for relationship-related work when that is relevant. She blends these approaches to suit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.

Her practice covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with life changes, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

Additional areas she pays attention to include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and finding life purpose. Kim is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She has five years of experience working with sensitive issues such as historical abuse, PTSD and domestic or sexual violence, and she aims to be empathic and non-judgemental in each session. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey.

If she thinks you would be better served by another professional, she will discuss referrals so you get the right support. Kim works in English and accepts international clients.