Kerry Herd, BACP

Kerry Herd offers straightforward, supportive counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She invites clients to talk about what is troubling them and works at a pace that feels manageable. Kerry is clear that clients are the experts in their own lives and aims to build on their strengths to move forward.

Kerry uses a person-centred way of working. This means the relationship matters most and sessions focus on understanding each person's experience. She adapts therapy to individual needs rather than following a single rigid plan.

Across three years of practice she has helped people with stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those dealing with family conflict, motivation problems, low self-esteem and confidence. Kerry emphasises practical steps as well as listening and reflection in sessions.

People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through current struggles. Kerry will work with each person to set goals and decide the pace of work. She encourages clients to notice and use their existing strengths as part of change.

Kerry is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are carried out in English.

How person-centred and evidence-based work translate to online therapy

Kerry describes her practice as person-centred and integrative. Person-centred counselling focuses on offering genuine listening, acceptance and empathy so clients can explore their feelings and choices. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low mood and building confidence because it centres on what the client notices and wants to change.

Integrative practice means drawing on evidence-based techniques alongside the person-centred foundation. That can include short practical exercises to manage stress or ways to practise noticing unhelpful thoughts. These techniques are applied in a way that fits each person's goals and pace rather than following a fixed manual.

Finding the right way of working is part of the early sessions. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to use and adapt them over time based on what feels useful. Clients and the therapist review goals and adjust the focus as progress unfolds.

If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from different locations when that suits their schedule, while keeping the same focus on developing a helpful therapeutic relationship.