- Calm practical support
- Mind and body work
- BACP registered
About Kerry
Kerry Atkins is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She has three years of experience and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of other concerns. Kerry aims to make first steps feel less daunting and offers a calm, empathetic presence throughout the work.
Kerry draws on the therapy she has experienced herself to shape her approach. She focuses on helping people reconnect mind and body through breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation. Sessions also include talking through past experiences and how they affect day-to-day life now.
Her practice mixes several established methods so each plan fits the individual. Kerry uses ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Attachment-based and client-centred ideas guide how she builds a trusting relationship with each person.
In sessions Kerry balances gentle support with practical challenges that help people move towards their goals. She aims to help clients build resilience, improve sleep and manage symptoms like low mood or anxiety. The work is paced to suit the person, and Kerry encourages small steps that can be kept between sessions.
Kerry is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and are based in the UK. To start, readers are invited to follow the site process and complete the matching questionnaire to arrange a session.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with sleep problems, anxiety and low mood by teaching steps you can practise between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk together with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then pick methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Different approaches can be adapted for remote work so that practical exercises, breathing practices and reflective conversation still form part of the sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerry commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and many other concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is warm and person-focused, combining talking therapy with practical techniques such as breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation.
What is her professional background?
Kerry has three years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK and draws on her own experience of therapy to inform her practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kerry?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.