- Thoughts and habits
- Body-mind focus
- BACP registered
About Kerry
Kerry Atkins is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She has three years of experience and helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Kerry often works on everyday thoughts and habits that keep problems going, and she pays attention to the connection between body and mind.
Her approach is gentle and practical. Kerry uses breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation alongside talking therapy. Sessions aim to make thinking patterns clearer and build small habits that reduce distress in daily life.
Kerry draws on several therapeutic models to tailor work to each person. This includes acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive techniques, attachment-focused thinking and emotionally focused methods. She describes the process as collaborative and paced to the individual.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters to them. Kerry listens for how past experiences affect present choices and offers challenges where helpful. She also pays attention to practical goals like sleeping better, managing anger or improving communication.
Her training is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are not accepted. To start, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people before scheduling.
Her approach is gentle and practical. Kerry uses breathing exercises, somatic body work and guided meditation alongside talking therapy. Sessions aim to make thinking patterns clearer and build small habits that reduce distress in daily life.
Kerry draws on several therapeutic models to tailor work to each person. This includes acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive techniques, attachment-focused thinking and emotionally focused methods. She describes the process as collaborative and paced to the individual.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about what matters to them. Kerry listens for how past experiences affect present choices and offers challenges where helpful. She also pays attention to practical goals like sleeping better, managing anger or improving communication.
Her training is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are not accepted. To start, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How different approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and building practical habits to change feelings and behaviour; it often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and can help with intimacy, attachment issues and family-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That way sessions align with what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can be scheduled during a lunch break, or a phone call used when video is not ideal. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and help keep continuity during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals will adapt exercises like breathing, guided meditations and behavioural tasks so they suit the online setting and each person's day-to-day routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kerry specialise in?
Kerry supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, and also works with topics like parenting, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and career worries.
What is her general therapy style?
She offers a calm, non-judgemental space and focuses on practical changes to thoughts and daily habits alongside body-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kerry has three years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK.
What professional credential does she hold?
Her credential is BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kerry?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.