Kerry Atkins, BACP

Kerry Atkins is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom. She has three years of experience and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns. Kerry also offers support for issues such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiver burden.

Her own experience of therapy shapes how she works. Kerry aims to make the first steps feel less scary by offering a calm, gentle presence. Sessions focus on listening closely, helping people understand how past experiences affect current feelings, and setting small practical goals that feel manageable.

Kerry draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful patterns and try new behaviours. Attachment-based and emotionally focused work help with relationship pain and building stronger emotional connections.

Practical tools are part of the process. Kerry uses breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation to help people reconnect with their bodies and reduce physical tension. She also offers coaching-style support for life changes and career questions.

Sessions are delivered with a non-judgemental attitude and an emphasis on collaboration. Kerry encourages steady progress through real-world steps and reflective conversation. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session according to the therapist’s schedule.

Therapy approaches and making them work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early connections shape current reactions, which can help with intimacy and family-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Decisions are made together and adjusted as progress is reviewed, so the plan can change as needs become clearer.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce time spent travelling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also lets the therapist guide practical exercises such as breathing, body-based techniques and brief mindfulness practices that can be used between meetings.