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Kerry Herd

Kerry Herd, BACP

United Kingdom 3 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety support

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem work

About Kerry

Kerry Herd is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem and depression. Kerry describes her approach as integrative and person-centred, with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.

Kerry works collaboratively and talks through whatever is troubling a person. She starts by listening to what matters most and then helps people identify their own strengths. Sessions move at the client's pace and priorities guide the work.

The person-centred base means Kerry pays close attention to how people experience their feelings and choices. She combines this with other evidence-based techniques to help manage anxiety, lift low mood, and address motivation or confidence problems. Practical conversation about everyday pressures is common in sessions.

Kerry has experience supporting people facing family conflict and the strain that can bring. She also supports those coping with ongoing stress and low self-worth, helping them build small, reachable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.

People who prefer a straightforward, listening-led style often find Kerry easy to work with. To begin, the site process asks for a short questionnaire and then a first session can be scheduled to see how the approach fits the person's needs.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Her stated base is the person-centred approach, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people make sense of their feelings. This approach helps when someone wants space to talk through stress, family tensions or low mood while keeping the pace set by the client.

She also uses integrative, evidence-based techniques alongside a person-centred base. These techniques often include practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood, such as stepped goal-setting and emotion-focused talking, which can be used in remote sessions to support clearer thinking and coping skills.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Kerry will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as work progresses so the approach can be adjusted over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help people sustain regular sessions alongside everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, family-related difficulties, self-esteem and depression.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her work is integrative with a person-centred foundation, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and the client's perspective.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Kerry Herd

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