Keith Williams, BACP

Keith Williams uses a person-centred and integrative counselling style that puts the client at the heart of the work. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people identify changes they want to make. Keith has BACP accreditation which he maintains through ongoing professional development.

He has worked in counselling for over 26 years across a range of settings. That work has included bereavement services, social services and support for people affected by substance misuse and long-term mental health difficulties. He also offers private practice alongside his other roles.

Keith has particular experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. He also helps people who are coping with trauma, grief and changes in life circumstances. Other areas he covers include self-esteem, body image and issues related to identity and sexual orientation.

He provides one-to-one counselling and clinical supervision for other counsellors. His supervision work has been offered to practitioners at bereavement services and to BACP-registered and accredited counsellors in private practice.

Sessions typically blend practical tools and reflective conversation. That may mean using cognitive behavioural techniques to gently challenge unhelpful thinking, motivational interviewing to support change, or psychodynamic ideas to better understand recurring patterns. Keith aims to listen carefully and help people decide what next steps feel manageable.

People who choose him can expect straightforward talk, help to set realistic goals and practical strategies for coping. He works in English and accepts international clients for online work and remote sessions.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and empathy so the person leads the pace and focus of sessions; this approach helps when people want to explore feelings and make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviours; it is useful for anxiety, depression and stress because it gives clear strategies to practise between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility and different ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring responsibilities or travel, while still using the same therapeutic tools discussed above.