Therapist
Kingsley Boateng
BACP, NCPS
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
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Step 1
- Affirming care
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Kingsley
Kingsley Boateng offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck. He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. He also provides affirming care for LGBT clients and those exploring identity or relationship diversity. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person’s needs.
He draws on seven years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches to suit different problems. Kingsley works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas, and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. That means he might use thought records, values-based goals, reflective listening or skills for managing strong emotions, depending on what you need.
In practice he focuses on listening first, then helping you notice patterns that keep problems going. Together you can try small experiments and change routines that make life harder. He aims to strengthen confidence, self-trust and everyday coping skills rather than offering quick fixes.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from sleep and eating issues to addiction, trauma and neurodiversity-related challenges like autism and ADHD. Kingsley also supports carers, people facing chronic health issues, and those dealing with attachment or abandonment themes. He works in English and Akan and is based in the United Kingdom.
To start, you complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability. His practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and sessions vary with location and therapist availability.
He draws on seven years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches to suit different problems. Kingsley works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas, and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. That means he might use thought records, values-based goals, reflective listening or skills for managing strong emotions, depending on what you need.
In practice he focuses on listening first, then helping you notice patterns that keep problems going. Together you can try small experiments and change routines that make life harder. He aims to strengthen confidence, self-trust and everyday coping skills rather than offering quick fixes.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from sleep and eating issues to addiction, trauma and neurodiversity-related challenges like autism and ADHD. Kingsley also supports carers, people facing chronic health issues, and those dealing with attachment or abandonment themes. He works in English and Akan and is based in the United Kingdom.
To start, you complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability. His practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and sessions vary with location and therapist availability.
Step 2
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Akan
Step 3
How helpful approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you clarify what matters and take small steps towards those values, even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with worry, low mood and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current connections and helps people understand patterns in closeness and trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that suit your needs and preferences. You and the therapist decide together whether to focus on skills practice, values work, exploring relational patterns, or a mix of these. The plan can change as you learn what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people continue support when circumstances change, while still keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
Step 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, plus issues such as addiction, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and neurodiversity-related concerns like autism and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is warm, collaborative and respectful, with conversational sessions that move at your pace and focus on listening and practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with a range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Akan, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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