Counsellor profile
Kerry Hyland, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and life changes
Continue with KerryAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (382593)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Kerry supplied to BetterHelp.
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Acceptance and commitment
About Kerry
BACP. 10 years' experience. Kerry Hyland is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression among other concerns. She uses a mix of person-centred and cognitive approaches and describes her work in plain terms that focus on practical change.
Kerry adapts how she works to the needs of each person. She may use cognitive behavioural techniques for anxiety, or draw on acceptance and commitment ideas for people struggling with difficult thoughts. She also uses attachment-informed ideas and client-centred listening to help people feel understood.
Her background includes roles in schools, a GP surgery and university student counselling. She has three years' experience as a one-to-one mental health recovery worker in the community. Those roles inform how she supports people with a range of issues and life stages.
Sessions tend to be goal-focused and often framed for a shorter course of work, while keeping scope for longer contact when needed. Kerry says she works creatively, using mindful practice, visualisation and motivational techniques alongside talk-based approaches.
The practice notes work with concerns such as addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas listed include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain and caregiver stress.
Sessions are conducted in English. Kerry accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and commit to actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that developed in close relationships and how they affect current behaviour and feelings; it can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns and attachment difficulties.
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises listening and building a dependable therapeutic relationship, giving space for a person to find their own solutions and change pace as needed.
Kerry will work collaboratively to find which approach or combination suits each person. She discusses goals, practical needs and preferences in early sessions and adapts her methods to what the client wants to focus on.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer remote sessions to match everyday routines and reduce barriers to attending appointments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, among many other issues listed in her profile.
What is her counselling style?
Kerry uses a blend of client-centred listening with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques, and sometimes creative practices such as visualisation and motivational work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years' experience working in counselling and psychotherapy roles.
Is she affiliated to any professional body and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK consult with her?
She accepts international clients, as stated in her profile.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with counselling?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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