Kim Forbes, BACP
Integrative person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples and relationships
- Trauma and grief
About Kim Forbes
Kim Forbes is an integrative, person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who brings a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to her work. With qualifications in life coaching and couples counselling and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she supports people through a wide range of emotional challenges. Over five years of clinical practice have seen her work with relationship and couples issues, grief, trauma, sexuality concerns, anxiety, depression, divorce-related distress and covid-related anxiety, among other presenting difficulties.
Her practice is grounded in warmth, empathy and respect, and she aims to help clients move toward a more authentic, empowered way of living. Kim focuses on helping people reduce fear and anxiety, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and resilience. She works collaboratively, offering a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person or couple.
Clients can expect a supportive conversational style that emphasizes understanding and practical growth. By combining therapeutic skills with coaching techniques and couples work where relevant, Kim seeks to guide individuals and partners toward meaningful change and improved wellbeing. She welcomes enquiries from people seeking guidance with relationships, grief, trauma, addiction-related concerns, parenting and a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Her practice is grounded in warmth, empathy and respect, and she aims to help clients move toward a more authentic, empowered way of living. Kim focuses on helping people reduce fear and anxiety, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and resilience. She works collaboratively, offering a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person or couple.
Clients can expect a supportive conversational style that emphasizes understanding and practical growth. By combining therapeutic skills with coaching techniques and couples work where relevant, Kim seeks to guide individuals and partners toward meaningful change and improved wellbeing. She welcomes enquiries from people seeking guidance with relationships, grief, trauma, addiction-related concerns, parenting and a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen'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) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kim Forbes have?
Kim Forbes has 5 years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is Kim Forbes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Kim Forbes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kim Forbes located?
Kim Forbes is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kim Forbes as my therapist?
You can work with Kim Forbes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kim Forbes work with international clients?
Yes, Kim Forbes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kim Forbes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them, and to commit to actions aligned with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance patterns and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, helping clients improve intimacy, communication and attachment security in partnerships and family settings.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, empathic environment where the therapist follows the client's lead, fostering self-exploration, self-acceptance and personal growth. This approach suits people seeking a gentle, collaborative space to process emotion and make changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kim works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the work progresses to ensure a good fit.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and allow therapy to continue in ways that suit the client's life.