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Kingsley Boateng, BACP, NCPS

Calm, practical counselling for difficult life moments

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About Kingsley

Kingsley Boateng is a UK-based counsellor who supports people facing anxiety, depression, grief and identity questions. He works with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. His aim is to create a calm space where people can be heard and begin to make small changes that matter.

He describes his style as warm, collaborative and respectful. Sessions are shaped around each person’s pace and goals rather than a fixed method.

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Background and approach

Practical steps and simple exercises are used alongside conversations about feelings and life patterns. Kingsley brings seven years of professional experience to his practice. He uses a mix of talking therapies and body-aware techniques, including somatic approaches that attend to how stress and emotion show up in the body.

This helps when emotions feel stuck or hard to name. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, manageable changes. Attachment-informed work is used to understand relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current struggles.

Kingsley offers an affirming, non-judgemental space for LGBT and diverse-identity clients. He works in English and Akan and sees people from across the UK and internationally. He is registered with BACP and NCPS and uses those professional memberships as part of his practice framework.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Somatic-informed work pays attention to how emotions appear in the body - for example muscle tightness, breath changes or sensation. Online sessions can include guided attention to bodily signals and simple grounding exercises to help people notice and settle physical stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and committing to small actions that align with those values. In an online setting this often means identifying one or two practical steps between sessions and checking progress together.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connection and trust. Online conversations can map those patterns and rehearse new ways of relating in everyday life.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the options, try different methods, and shape sessions around the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Many people discover a mix of approaches works best and adjustments are made along the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility - video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel. These formats let people access therapy from different locations and maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. The style of work and practical tools can be adapted to suit each format.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Kingsley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity questions, relationship concerns and a wide range of life changes. He also supports people with addictions, self-esteem, sleep or eating difficulties.
How would you describe your therapeutic style?
He offers a warm, collaborative and respectful approach that mixes talking with practical exercises. Sessions are paced to each person and include attention to both thoughts and bodily experiences.
What experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship patterns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Akan to accommodate speakers of both languages.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Akan