Kenneth 'Ken' Mitchell , BACP

Kenneth 'Ken' Mitchell uses a client-centred style to help people find clearer ways forward. He draws on ten years of practice and focuses on day-to-day problems like stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Ken works in English and is based in the United Kingdom, and he holds BACP credentials (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

In sessions he treats the person as the expert in their own life. He listens, reflects, and helps people notice strengths they already have. This approach is simple and direct, aimed at building confidence and motivation rather than only analysing problems.

Ken also uses solution-focused techniques to set practical goals. That means short, actionable steps that can fit into a busy life. These methods are helpful for managing sleep, eating concerns, coping with change and improving everyday relationships.

Over the past decade he has worked with a wide range of issues, including addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, parenting strains, bipolar disorder and depression. He also supports people dealing with neurodiversity, personality-related struggles and the challenges of ageing.

Ken aims to make the first step less daunting. He offers straightforward sessions where the emphasis is on what people want to achieve. The goal is clearer choices, small changes that build momentum, and a sense of increased control over life.

How client-centred and solution-focused work translates online

Client-centred Therapy is about being heard and understood. Online sessions give space for the counsellor to listen and reflect, helping people recognise their own strengths and choices. This approach can help with stress, grief, self-esteem and other personal concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. In an online setting this often looks like setting achievable tasks between sessions and checking progress. It is useful for sleep and eating changes, coping with life transitions, and tackling specific habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences. This collaborative decision considers the person’s goals, daily routine and what feels most helpful.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins, and messaging supports shorter updates between sessions. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel.