Counsellor profile
Kerry Herd, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- person centred
- integrative approach
- confidence work
About Kerry
Counsellor and member of BACP with three years' experience, Kerry Herd works with people in the United Kingdom who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She describes her approach as integrative and person-centred and focuses on building a reliable working relationship with each client.
Kerry starts by listening to what is troubling the person. She uses the person-centred stance to follow the client's pace and priorities. That means time is taken to understand the problem before deciding how to work on it together.
In practice sessions are conversational. Kerry will talk things through, reflect back what she hears, and help the client notice strengths they already have. The emphasis is on practical steps the client can try between meetings as well as talking things over in the room.
She says the client is the expert in their life, and her role is to help them make sense of difficulties and try out different ways of coping. This can include working on motivation, increasing confidence, and managing low mood and anxious thinking.
Kerry adapts the pace to each person and prefers to agree clear aims together. People who want a straightforward, person-led style of counselling may find this approach helpful. To set up a first session the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment.
How Kerry uses evidence-based methods in online counselling
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflecting and following the client's agenda. It helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings, rebuild confidence or find direction in difficult family situations. The counsellor gives space for the person to set the pace and choose topics to focus on.An integrative approach means combining techniques where useful. This might include simple practical exercises to manage anxious thoughts or short goal-based work to boost motivation and self-esteem. These methods are used to complement person-centred listening rather than replace it.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on their needs, aims and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy moves on.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals often offer remote sessions as a practical way to access support without rearranging large parts of daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative person-centred style, listening and following what matters most to the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What format are sessions and how do they run?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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