KA Portrait of Kay Aldous

Kay Aldous, BACP

Supportive counsellor for anxiety and life change

9 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

Explore online therapy options

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

About Kay

Kay Aldous is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anxiety, stress and life changes. She has nine years of experience working with individuals in both online and face-to-face settings. Kay aims to create an approachable space where people feel able to say what they find hard to talk about.

Kay works with a range of concerns including low mood, depression, relationship strain, workplace difficulties and major life decisions.

Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be.

Background and approach

She also supports people facing isolation, social anxiety, struggles with self-worth, and the emotional sides of pregnancy and childbirth. Her practice follows an integrative-relational approach. That means she draws on elements from different counselling methods and focuses on how a person’s relationships and life story shape their current worries.

Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a single method. In a typical session Kay listens first, then helps people identify patterns that keep problems going. She works with practical coping steps and simple ways to change everyday habits.

She encourages small, realistic actions that can ease stress and build confidence over time. Kay welcomes people who are new to counselling and those who have tried it before. She will discuss what to expect and help set goals that suit the individual.

Her aim is to make counselling straightforward and useful for everyday life.

Approaches you can try online and how they help

Kay uses an integrative-relational way of working that pulls together different evidence-based techniques to fit each person. Integrative-relational work focuses on how relationships and past experiences affect present feelings and interactions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship strain.

She also uses practical coping strategies drawn from well-established therapeutic techniques. These are simple steps and exercises to reduce stress, manage anxious thoughts and build everyday routines that support mood and energy.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and choose methods collaboratively. That means the plan can change as work progresses and as what helps becomes clearer.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video gives face-to-face contact when that helps, while phone calls suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can work well for brief check-ins or when someone needs short, flexible contact during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and travel.
Explore online therapy options See what online therapy involves and what your next steps would be.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Kay commonly help with?
She works with anxiety, stress and low mood, plus relationship and workplace difficulties. Other areas include isolation, life purpose and pregnancy related emotions.
What is Kay's style in sessions?
Her style is listening-led and practical. She combines relational exploration with straightforward coping steps and goal-setting.
How long has she been working in counselling?
Kay has nine years of experience providing therapy to individuals online and face to face.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered only to people located in the United Kingdom and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kay?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
9 years
Licensed
Languages
English

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.