Kay Vickers, BACP, NCPS

Kay Vickers brings 12 years of practice to her work as a counsellor. She uses a warm, down-to-earth style and invites people to talk about what is worrying them. Kay holds BACP and NCPS credentials and works from the United Kingdom.

She supports people who feel stuck, including those facing stress, anxiety or low mood. She also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem. Practical life strains such as parenting, career pressures and sleep or eating difficulties are within her remit.

Kay draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Client-Centred Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method when relevant. That mix lets her match techniques to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.

In sessions Kay aims to uncover the roots of a difficulty while staying grounded in the present. Conversations are collaborative and focused on what will make daily life better. She uses practical strategies alongside talking to help people manage unwanted thoughts and behaviours.

Her manner is non-judgemental and straightforward. People can expect clear goals, gentle challenge and an emphasis on what matters to them. Those interested in starting are asked to use the site process to be matched and schedule a first appointment.

How Kay’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people live by their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings; it can support those coping with midlife transitions, grief or chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a supportive, non-judgemental relationship so people can feel heard and explore what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Kay works collaboratively to find which methods fit a person’s goals and day-to-day needs. She may draw on different techniques at different times, and will discuss options so the person understands why a particular way of working is suggested.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats before booking to confirm what is currently offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. They also allow continued attendance during periods of relocation or when juggling family and job demands. Discuss scheduling and practical arrangements during the matching process so sessions suit your routine.