Kim Forbes, BACP
Practical, person-centred support for change
Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.
- Warm and non-judgemental
- Practical coping strategies
- Focus on relationships
About Kim
Kim works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, addictions, trauma and eating or sleeping problems. Midlife crisis and coping with life changes are part of her focus areas, alongside career and compassion fatigue concerns.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions are offered with empathy and respect, and she emphasises honest, compassionate listening. Kim describes her manner as congruent and grounded, helping people feel heard while they make practical changes.
Kim draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor the work to each person. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques, plus emotionally-focused and client-centred ways of working. She combines these to suit what an individual needs in the moment.
People often come to Kim wanting clearer relationships, help managing strong emotions, or support through major life changes. She encourages small, steady steps and practical strategies alongside reflective conversation. To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Kim’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks people to notice what matters to them and take small committed steps towards those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when midlife concerns, anxiety or low mood make decision-making feel stalled.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that developed earlier in life and how those patterns affect current connections. It can be useful for intimacy issues, commitment concerns and resolving relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kim will discuss which methods might suit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust the way she works as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process that mixes practical exercises with reflective conversation.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions to match schedules. It also makes it easier for people who live some distance from a therapist to connect and keep momentum during life changes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kim help with?
Kim supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions and trauma. She also works with midlife changes, career strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, non-judgemental and person-centred. She listens with empathy and aims to blend practical strategies with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with a variety of concerns such as relationship issues, grief, trauma and anxiety.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Kim holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients can be accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.