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Kerry Atkins, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT
- ACT
- Attachment work
About Kerry
Kerry Atkins is a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and a wide range of other concerns listed on this profile.
Kerry focuses on practical ways to notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people test different responses to difficult feelings. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.
Sessions often include breath work, simple body-based exercises and guided relaxation to connect how the body and mind respond to stress. Kerry aims to help people explore the past and its impact on the present while also trying new, manageable steps between sessions. The emphasis is on short, clear practices that can be repeated in everyday life.
She names particular interest in anxiety, loss of a pet, and men's mental health as areas she pays attention to. Kerry also lists many additional focus areas such as ADHD, caregiving stress, body image and communication problems.
Kerry works in English and practises in the UK. Her approach is described as collaborative and practical, with attention to building resilience and addressing immediate problems alongside longer-term patterns.
How Kerry uses structured approaches in remote sessions
Kerry works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to see what helps. ACT emphasises noticing thoughts and values-based actions so people can act in ways that matter despite difficult feelings. Attachment-based work looks at patterns from early relationships and how they show up now in connections with others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that match those aims. She treats this as a collaborative process, reviewing what helps and adjusting the approach over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule around work or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises such as breath work, brief body practices and guided relaxation for remote sessions so people can practise between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerry help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression among many other concerns listed on the profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using clear exercises and conversations to test new ways of responding to thoughts and feelings.
What is her experience background?
She has three years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Kerry holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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