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Kim O'Brien, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
BACP NCPS counsellor - Anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- Trauma focus
- Parenting support
About Kim
Kim O'Brien is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related difficulties. Kim’s approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping clients notice patterns that cause problems and try different responses.
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centred conversation and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing out small changes, and talking about past experiences that still affect day-to-day life. Kim also uses trauma-focused ideas when past harm is part of what someone brings.
Typical work includes skills for managing anxiety, strategies to reduce harmful habits, and steps for repairing strained relationships. She will talk through body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems in clear, stepwise ways. Parents who want help with parenting stress or people facing divorce and separation can work on practical coping plans and next steps.
Kim usually helps clients reflect on how early family patterns affect current choices. She supports people dealing with loneliness, emptiness, and forgiveness by exploring both feelings and behaviours. Sessions aim to make changes small and manageable, so new ways of responding can be practised between meetings.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Kim accepts international clients and works in English. Costs vary by location and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Kim uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test new ways of reacting. CBT sessions often include setting small goals, practising skills between meetings, and reviewing what worked. Client-Centred Therapy provides time for the person to tell their story and feel heard, which can clarify what they want to change.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that began in earlier relationships and still influence decisions now. That approach can help when recurring themes such as abandonment, attachment issues or family of origin problems keep coming up. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process; the therapist and client consider symptoms, goals and preferences and agree a practical plan together.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work and family life and reducing travel time. Online work can make shorter check-ins easier and allow sessions when someone cannot attend in person. The original profile did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Kim commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting challenges, anger and low self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Kim uses CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and build practical coping skills for day-to-day problems.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction and relationship issues.
Which credentials and location apply?
Kim holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.