Kerry Hooper, BACP

Kerry Hooper is a practising counsellor with five years' experience. She holds an honours degree in counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Kerry also trains as a psychologist alongside her counselling work. She works from a straightforward belief that counselling should be available to anyone who wants or needs it.

Kerry keeps sessions focused on what matters to the person sitting opposite her. She offers time to talk through worries about stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. She also helps people navigate bereavement, relationship concerns, issues tied to sexuality, and problems connected to work or life changes.

Her approach is warm and person-centred. Kerry listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between sessions. She uses elements of solution-focused work to set clear, manageable goals and track progress as therapy continues.

Kerry also supports people handling longer-term challenges like chronic illness, caregiving strains, ageing concerns and the emotional impacts of bereavement or hospice care. She will help unpack difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness or jealousy and support people through forgiveness or relationship repair where needed.

Sessions are presented as a space for the client to speak about what matters most to them. Kerry aims to be steady and encouraging while clients explore change, healing and clearer direction in life.

How client-centred and solution-focused work fits online

Kerry draws on client-centred and solution-focused approaches to guide online sessions in a clear, approachable way. Client-centred work means the counsellor follows the person's lead, listens closely and helps explore feelings and values. This approach can support people facing anxiety, low mood, grief and life-direction questions.

Solution-focused work concentrates on small actionable steps and measurable goals. It helps when someone wants concise ways to manage stress, improve confidence or make changes at work or in relationships. Kerry uses this style to help people notice what works and build on it together.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Kerry will discuss goals and preferences, then recommend ways of working that fit the individual's needs. She will check in regularly and adjust the focus as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break and make arranging appointments across time zones simpler. Registered and accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of care and to reach people who cannot attend in person.