Kerry HooperBACP

Kerry Hooper is a practising counsellor who holds an honours degree in counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also trains as a psychologist. Kerry aims to make counselling available to people who want or need it, and she focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space where clients can talk about what matters to them.

Kerry offers straightforward support for everyday and more complex problems. She listens without judgement and helps people find what might move them forward. Sessions are intended as a dedicated time to talk about personal concerns, and Kerry stays alongside clients as they work through things.

Her background includes work around bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, relationships and LGBT concerns. She has helped people dealing with loss, suicidal thoughts, work pressures and confidence struggles. Kerry also gives support around intimacy, addictions and life changes.

Alongside those areas, Kerry notes additional experience with chronic illness and disability, caregiving strain, attachment issues, ageing, end-of-life and hospice-related matters, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. This range means she can discuss practical steps and coping ideas tailored to the issue at hand.

Kerry uses approaches that centre the client and draw on solution-focused ideas to set small, realistic goals. She encourages people to pace themselves and to build on what already works in their lives. If someone feels nervous about starting therapy, Kerry aims to make the first steps easier.

How Kerry's approaches can work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective and pace. The counsellor listens carefully, helps reflect what is said, and supports the person to clarify their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for issues like self-esteem, grief and emotional overwhelm.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that move things forward. It helps people identify what already works and set concrete, achievable goals. This approach often suits people wanting short-term steps for stress, anxiety or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kerry will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and she will suggest ways of working that feel helpful. The choice of method is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy unfolds.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, appointments or work, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when life feels busy, and different ways of meeting can be discussed to suit practical needs.