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Kim Sharp, BACP

Practical support for stress and confidence

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About Kim

Kim Sharp helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She supports those struggling with relationships, trauma and abuse, and people trying to rebuild self-esteem and confidence. Kim introduces practical steps so clients can make small changes that add up over time.

Kim has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

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How Kim works

She treats concerns such as body image, workplace stress, social anxiety and the emotional impact of divorce and separation. She also works with people facing midlife change who want clearer direction. Kim believes clients are the experts on their own lives.

Sessions focus on listening, building strengths and setting realistic goals. Conversations aim to be straightforward and grounded, with tools that can be used between sessions. Her style is supportive and empowering.

She helps people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Kim values the courage it takes to ask for help and stays focused on practical progress. People who choose Kim can expect a calm, goal-focused space to talk things through.

She encourages steady steps and celebrates small wins. Her approach is to work collaboratively so each person finds what helps them most.

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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.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 8
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Kim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and building strengths. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood; it is useful for stress, social anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasises skill-building and steady behaviour changes, which can support recovery after trauma and help with confidence and workplace stress.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then choose techniques together. This collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions so they match what the person needs at each stage.

Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can suit days with limited bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, quicker check-ins and can fit around work or busy family life. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use techniques between sessions.

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Common questions

What kinds of problems does Kim focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, plus relationship concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and practical, focusing on listening, identifying patterns and trying tools that can be used between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
Kim has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session.

A practical next step

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