Kay Bingham | Counsellors Kirkby In Ashfield

About

Counsellor Kay Bingham

PNCPS (Accred.)

She/Her

About Me

Life brings challenges, pain, and difficult moments - none of us are exempt from that, even when things look ‘perfect’ on the outside.

You don’t need to hold anything back when you come to therapy with me. I welcome all parts of your experience, and I’ll sit with you in the distress and discomfort as we work together toward healing and growth.

Who I Work With

I offer therapy for adults online across the UK, and in person in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. I work with people facing:

Anxiety, overwhelm and stress
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and loss
Low self-esteem and self-worth
Life transitions, such as career changes or relationship endings
A general sense of being stuck or lost

Whether your struggles feel ‘big’ or ‘small’, they’re valid. I’ve spent over 25 years working with people who’ve experienced trauma - from illness and abuse to redundancy, neglect, and the painful yet quiet moments of simply being human. I never stop being moved by the resilience people show when facing life’s hardest moments.

My Approach

My academic journey led me through humanistic counselling at the University of Nottingham, where I gained a First-Class Honours degree. These foundations continue to shape how I practise: looking at the whole person, and all the life experiences that have influenced who you are.

I work in a warm, collaborative and conversational style, and I adapt to what you need -whether that’s space to reflect, tools to manage emotions, or a deeper exploration of old patterns.

In our first session, I’ll invite you to share what’s brought you here, and we’ll take it at your pace. There’s no pressure to be “ready” - just curious and open.

EMDR Therapy

Alongside talking therapy, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) - a structured, research-backed approach that can be especially effective for trauma, anxiety, and overwhelming experiences.

I’ve completed EMDR training (Levels 1–3) and am currently working toward full EMDR accreditation. I’ll always work with you to decide if this is the right approach, and we’ll move through it gently and collaboratively. Curious? You can find more information about EMDR here.

Training and Credentials

Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Fully insured and enhanced DBS checked
Ongoing CPD in trauma, shame, grief, creative therapy, and EMDR
Background in youth services, social care, education, and family support

I work ethically and transparently and am happy to answer any questions about how I practise.

Let’s Work Together

If you feel I might be a good fit, I’d love to support you on your unique path toward healing, self-understanding, and change.

🎥 Free Video Resources

Sometimes, just pausing to reflect is a powerful start. I’ve created a small collection of short, free videos designed to support thought, self-awareness, and emotional insight.
Feel free to watch them here.