Kay Holdsworth, BACP
Counsellor and psychotherapist for women
- Stress and anxiety support
- Creative therapeutic approaches
- Works with international clients
About Kay Holdsworth
Kay Holdsworth is a counsellor, psychotherapist and coach based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people, particularly women, make meaningful changes in their lives. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue, offering practical tools and strategies to support mental health and wellbeing.
Kay combines evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques. She also uses client-centered principles and creative interventions when appropriate, encouraging imagination and practical experiments that can help generate new perspectives and momentum toward change.
Her background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy earned in 2017 on an integrative and relational course, Solution Focused training completed in September 2021 with ACPT, and a Creative Counselling qualification achieved in 2023. Kay has supported wellbeing in higher education settings, currently working as a student counsellor at a Leeds university three days a week and previously serving as a wellbeing practitioner for over four years. She has delivered more than forty community wellbeing courses, including a seven-week Head Space course, mindfulness programs, introductions to counselling, and meditation and relaxation sessions at a psychiatric hospital in Leeds, and she facilitated a mental health drop-in group called Peaceful Minds from 2018 to 2020.
Kay encourages active participation in the therapeutic process and often suggests practical tasks, experiments and journaling between sessions to reinforce change. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on a collaborative approach to help people move from feeling stuck toward greater self-trust, inner calm and clearer decision-making.
Kay combines evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques. She also uses client-centered principles and creative interventions when appropriate, encouraging imagination and practical experiments that can help generate new perspectives and momentum toward change.
Her background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy earned in 2017 on an integrative and relational course, Solution Focused training completed in September 2021 with ACPT, and a Creative Counselling qualification achieved in 2023. Kay has supported wellbeing in higher education settings, currently working as a student counsellor at a Leeds university three days a week and previously serving as a wellbeing practitioner for over four years. She has delivered more than forty community wellbeing courses, including a seven-week Head Space course, mindfulness programs, introductions to counselling, and meditation and relaxation sessions at a psychiatric hospital in Leeds, and she facilitated a mental health drop-in group called Peaceful Minds from 2018 to 2020.
Kay encourages active participation in the therapeutic process and often suggests practical tasks, experiments and journaling between sessions to reinforce change. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on a collaborative approach to help people move from feeling stuck toward greater self-trust, inner calm and clearer decision-making.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kay Holdsworth have?
Kay Holdsworth has 5 years of experience.
Is Kay Holdsworth a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Kay Holdsworth provide therapy?
Kay provides therapy in English.
Where is Kay Holdsworth located?
Kay is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kay Holdsworth as my therapist?
You can work with Kay through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kay Holdsworth work with international clients?
Yes, Kay works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kay Holdsworth cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people consider online therapy when they want practical, flexible support for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or major life transitions. For a range of common issues, working with a licensed professional via distance methods can offer outcomes comparable to traditional face-to-face sessions while making it easier to access care from wherever you are.
One of the main strengths of online work is flexibility. People can choose the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - and fit therapy into busy schedules without the need to travel. Licensed professionals and therapists can also adapt interventions like CBT, ACT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to online formats, and clients are free to request a different therapist if they need a better fit.