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Kay Cohen

Therapist · United Kingdom

Counsellor - relationships and addictions

Kay Cohen
Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom · NCS18-07049
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy
  • Attachment-based work
  • Client-centred approach

About Kay

Kay Cohen is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, stress and anxiety. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, eating concerns, bipolar mood challenges, depression, ADHD and coping with life changes.

Kay listens for patterns in how people relate to themselves and others. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to help name emotions and understand recurring relationship responses. Conversations focus on what is happening now and how past experiences shape current feelings and reactions.

Sessions follow a client-centred way of working. That means the counsellor pays attention to each person’s priorities and pace, and helps people talk through painful feelings, anger, shame or guilt. Practical themes such as communication problems, infidelity, isolation and self-love are brought into therapy when they matter to the client.

Kay also draws on existential questions about life purpose and meaning when those topics arise. She will help people look at choices, values and what matters to them in clearer ways. Therapy balances emotional work with practical steps for everyday life.

Conversations are held in English. International clients are not accepted at this time. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and practical details using the site’s scheduling tools.

Approach to emotion and attachment in online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that are hard to say out loud. It helps people notice patterns in how they react and relate, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current responses and helps people understand attachment needs and cycles. Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s priorities at the centre of sessions and supports conversations at a personal pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will discuss these methods with the client and together they will decide which elements fit best with the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and revisited as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins or offering a choice about whether to use video. Ask about practical arrangements when you complete the short matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kay commonly address?

She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, stress and anxiety, plus related concerns like self-esteem and eating issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centred and attachment informed, focusing on naming emotions and understanding relationship patterns while following the client’s pace and priorities.

How much experience does she have?

Kay has 10 years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work.

What credential does Kay hold and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Kay?

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

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