Kim Abercromby

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Dip.Counselling, MBACP (Registered)

About me

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to cope?

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, but you don't have to figure it out alone. I offer a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is weighing on you, at your own pace.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, or simply feel that something in your life isn't right, I'm here to help you make sense of it and find a way forward.

A safe space, built around you

I work from a dedicated, private therapy room where our sessions are safe confidential and entirely focused on you. I believe the foundation of any meaningful change is a relationship built on trust and genuine human connection. From your very first session, my priority is that you feel heard, respected, and safe.

What to expect

I work with both adults and young people, offering flexible options to suit your needs. Whether that's a short-term course of sessions with a clear goal in mind, or open-ended therapy where we assess your progress together over time.

Not sure if counselling is right for you?

That's completely normal. I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute phone call so you can ask questions, share a little about what's brought you here, and get a feel for whether we're a good fit, with absolutely no pressure.

I am a fully qualified therapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and I work within their ethical framework at all times, so you can be confident you're in safe, professional hands.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 2 Integrative Counselling
  • Level 3 Integrative Counselling
  • Level 4 Diploma Person Centred Counselling

Experience

Tring School

Over 18 months of experience working as a school counsellor with the age group 13-18-year-old. During this time I have worked with many of the issues that young people face such as anxiety, , low self esteem,depression, OCD, insomnia, self-harming, eating disorders and bullying.

Herts Mind Network 2018 – 2019

I have been working at Herts Mind for over 2 years counselling adults; I have had a lot of experience during this time working with, but not limited to, bereavement, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction and abuse.

Private Practise 2019- Currently

I have been working in private practise for over 5 years working both online and from my own private therapy room in Ringshall. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£60.00 - £70.00

When I work

Tuesday     10am- 6pm

Wednesday 10am - 6pm

Thursday     12pm - 7pm

Friday         3pm - 7pm

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Zoom
Kim Abercromby
Kim Abercromby