Kerry Atkins, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for complex life issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and family
- Trauma and grief
About Kerry Atkins
Kerry Atkins is a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist with three years of professional experience supporting people through a broad range of emotional and life challenges. She works with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and intimacy-related problems, and neurodiversity-related needs including ADHD and autism spectrum considerations. Kerry also addresses more specific areas like abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, body image and sexual diversity including BDSM and kink-related topics.
Her therapeutic perspective has been shaped by her own experience of therapy, which informs a compassionate and grounded approach to the vulnerability clients often feel when beginning treatment. Kerry draws on multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor the work to each person, blending techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate. She incorporates practical tools such as breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation to support a healthier connection between mind and body.
Kerry aims to create a non-judgemental, understanding space where clients can be heard, explore how past experiences influence the present and work toward meaningful changes. She balances gentle empathic support with respectful challenge to help people clarify goals and move forward. Kerry holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) credentials.
Her therapeutic perspective has been shaped by her own experience of therapy, which informs a compassionate and grounded approach to the vulnerability clients often feel when beginning treatment. Kerry draws on multiple evidence-informed methods to tailor the work to each person, blending techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate. She incorporates practical tools such as breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation to support a healthier connection between mind and body.
Kerry aims to create a non-judgemental, understanding space where clients can be heard, explore how past experiences influence the present and work toward meaningful changes. She balances gentle empathic support with respectful challenge to help people clarify goals and move forward. Kerry holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) credentials.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kerry Atkins have?
Kerry Atkins has three years of clinical experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Kerry Atkins a licensed therapist?
Kerry holds BACP credentials. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional licensing details are provided.
In which languages does Kerry Atkins provide therapy?
Kerry provides therapy in English.
Where is Kerry Atkins located?
Kerry is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kerry Atkins as my therapist?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Please note Kerry is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Kerry Atkins work with international clients?
No. Kerry does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kerry Atkins cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page. Please note Kerry is not currently accepting new clients.
How can I get started with therapy?
To begin, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging. Please be aware that Kerry is not currently accepting new clients.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, which can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience and pace, offering empathy and non-directive support to build self-understanding and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kerry works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the work over time to support meaningful progress.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging can make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing people to engage from home or while managing busy schedules. These options support ongoing contact, make it easier to maintain regular appointments and allow therapeutic work to continue across different life circumstances when in-person sessions are not possible.