About Kim
Kim McCloskey uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person at the heart of conversations. She draws on practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and other methods to help tackle stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making each session feel manageable and focused.
Kim has 15 years of experience in counselling and teaching. She also worked as a lecturer, which informs the clear way she explains ideas.
How Kim works
That background supports practical goal-setting and straightforward explanations of therapeutic tools. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. Kim listens first, then collaborates on a plan that might include problem-solving, coping skills, or guided relaxation.
She offers space to process trauma, losses, relationship pain, and struggles with self-esteem. Her practice also addresses longer-term challenges such as chronic illness, ageing concerns, dissociation and bereavement support. She brings a thoughtful mix of emotion-focused work and skills-based strategies for managing mood and difficult thoughts.
Kim is registered with BACP and NCPS, which are listed credentials. She provides sessions in English and accepts enquiries from international clients. Practical formats include video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to suit different routines and needs.
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What Kim works with
The areas below are the ones Kim selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Online approaches that balance skills and feeling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience first and focuses on listening, empathy and collaboration to help people feel heard and valued. It can be useful for those wanting a supportive space to talk through anxiety, grief or low self-worth.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can help people struggling with self-harm urges, impulsive behaviours or overwhelming emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adapt methods over time to find what helps most. That collaborative process aims to balance immediate coping with longer-term change.
Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is good for a fuller interaction and visual connection. Phone calls suit shorter check-ins or times when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for quick reflections, ongoing support or when written communication feels easier. Those options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, travel or caregiving commitments.
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