- Client led sessions
- Trauma informed
- Warm and direct
About Kim
Kim Zepler is a humanistic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with relationship worries, grief, trauma, stress and anxiety. She also supports concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar experience. Kim uses a conversational, client-led style so sessions centre on the person's experiences and needs.
Her way of working is rooted in humanistic ideas and described in everyday terms. She listens without judgement and does not give advice or share personal details. The focus is on helping each person make sense of change, loss or confusion rather than on imposing solutions.
Kim's practice is trauma informed, and she is comfortable talking through sudden or difficult events such as bereavement, serious accidents, or past abuse. She makes space for people who feel unsettled by shifts in identity, like job loss, moving, or the end of a relationship. Kim also supports those grappling with long-term health or caregiving stresses.
Her approach pulls together client-centred ways of working with trauma-focused ideas. She may add simple creative exercises or mindfulness if these suit the person. Sessions are led by the client so pacing and focus are decided together.
Kim describes counselling as a mix of gentle challenge and reflection that can help people heal and grow. She brings warmth, a sense of humour and a direct, human presence to the room.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own answers. It suits those who want space to talk through feelings, identity shifts and relationship worries without being told what to do.Trauma-Focused Therapy in Kim's practice means careful attention to difficult or sudden events. The aim is to help people make sense of traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact through a paced, supportive conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kim works collaboratively to decide whether a client-centred way, trauma-focused work, or a blend of both feels best. Goals, preferences and what feels manageable guide that choice, and the plan can change as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to keep appointments during periods of illness, relocation or caregiving demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Kim support?
Kim works with relationship concerns, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and life changes among other difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client led. She listens without judgement and avoids giving advice or sharing personal details.
What relevant experience does she have?
She has three years of practice experience and runs a trauma informed humanistic counselling practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
Kim holds BACP as a credential and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 according to the therapist's availability.