Kingsley Boateng, BACP, NCPS
Calm, practical support for life changes
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- Warm collaborative style
- Affirming for LGBT clients
- Evidence-informed methods
About Kingsley
Kingsley Boateng is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. He works with individuals dealing with grief, relationship strain, identity questions and trauma. He offers a warm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and take small steps forward.
His approach is collaborative and shaped around each person's pace and goals. Kingsley blends cognitive behavioural ideas with mindfulness and humanistic listening. That means sessions often focus on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, trying new coping strategies, and making everyday changes that matter.
He provides affirming support for LGBT and Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity concerns, and pays attention to culture and personal history. Many clients come because they feel stuck or disconnected; he helps them spot patterns and build self-trust. The work aims to increase confidence and emotional resilience, not to rush outcomes.
Kingsley has seven years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and Akan. He also accepts clients internationally, with arrangements made through the site's matching process.
To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Kingsley describes his style as genuinely listening, without judgement, and tailoring the work to what each person needs.
His approach is collaborative and shaped around each person's pace and goals. Kingsley blends cognitive behavioural ideas with mindfulness and humanistic listening. That means sessions often focus on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings, trying new coping strategies, and making everyday changes that matter.
He provides affirming support for LGBT and Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity concerns, and pays attention to culture and personal history. Many clients come because they feel stuck or disconnected; he helps them spot patterns and build self-trust. The work aims to increase confidence and emotional resilience, not to rush outcomes.
Kingsley has seven years' experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English and Akan. He also accepts clients internationally, with arrangements made through the site's matching process.
To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Kingsley describes his style as genuinely listening, without judgement, and tailoring the work to what each person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment 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 personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Akan
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that reflect their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviours or skills to reduce distress and improve routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect current patterns, helping people understand connection and trust issues in relationships and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve, with practical tools introduced at a comfortable pace.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between meetings. Because formats are not detailed in the biography, please confirm which online or in-person session options are available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow a steady rhythm of check-ins while they practice new skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kingsley help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes, along with issues like trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem and identity questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm, collaborative and respectful, combining listening with practical exercises drawn from cognitive and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years' experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Akan, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.