Kim Tasso credentials

I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) (membership number NCS22-02968) and also listed in the NCPS accredited specialist coaching register. 

Additionally, I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (registration number 418869) and hold insurance with the Psychologist's Protection Society (membership number UB17158). 

I possess an enhanced DBS certificate (2026)

My expertise and experience as a psychotherapist are supported by decades of experience in the business world. In addition to my therapy practice, I run my own management consulting business, working with lawyers, accountants, surveyors, and marketing professionals. 

I have qualifications and extensive coaching experience, helping both senior and junior individuals learn, grow, and reach their full potential. 

I've published seven books, including one on relationships and another focused on soft skills. 

I am deeply passionate about my therapy practice and limit the number of clients I take on, ensuring personalized attention. As an advocate of lifelong learning, I dedicate a significant amount of time to ongoing professional development to ensure that my psychotherapy credentials remain current and that my clients receive the most up-to-date therapy possible.

Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. CPTA mapped by CPCAB to UKCP (2024 - 2025)

Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) as part of my counselling qualifications (2021 – 2023)

Research project focused on complex post-traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD)  

Mental Health First Aider. Certified through MHFA England, 2021

Level 5 Counselling Diploma. Approved by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting my professional affiliations. (2015 – 2016 year one only)

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EdExcel/Pearson).  Recognized by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) as part of my counselling qualifications (2014 - 2015)

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EdExcel/Pearson). Accredited by the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) (2014)

Occupational Ability/Personality Test User Level A & B (NEO PI-R). Qualified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in 2013

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner. Trained at MacKay Solutions in 2008

Diploma in Professional Coaching & Mentoring. Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring (now OCM) (2002-2003)

BA (Hons) Psychology Upper Second. Approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) (1983 – 1989)

Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner’s Certificate (Accredited) with UK Mediation (Level 4 qualification recognised by AIM) obtained in 2021, aligns with my counselling qualifications. 

I also hold a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from 1993 to 1996. 

My professional affiliations include a Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing and being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) since 1991

Understanding and application of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). September 2026 (ITC Consultancy)

Market your Private Practice. September 2026 (NCPS, Nicola Currie)

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and panic attacks. July 2026. (MindBody Breakthrough) Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critic: The Brain and Recovery (Moving from Fear, Shame and Mental Loops Toward Regulation and Recovery). May 2026. (MindBody Breakthrough)

Dealing with controlling, intimidating and manipulative (CIM) personalities. April 2026 (ITC Consultancy)

Master Class in Working with Bereavement, Grief and Loss. April 2026 (KRD Training)

Research that supports your practice - Mick Cooper. April 2026 (Online Events) 

Parent Adult Child and Drama Triangle. April 2026. (RT Counselling) 

Vicarious trauma, burnout and resilience. January 2026 (MindBody Breakthrough) 

Transform Trauma Oxford 2025. September 2025 (Masters Events) 

Silencing the inner critic. June 2025. (Grid Society/Counselling First) 

Understanding and managing ADHD and anxiety. November 2024 (MindBody Breakthrough) Treating chronic stress. June 2024 (MindBody Breakthrough) 

Understanding and working with Borderline Personalities. February 2024 (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)

Developing Self-Acceptance with your client. October 2023 (College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) 

Single-session therapy: Help at the point of need. March 2023 (College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) 

Healing complex post-traumatic stress (cPTSD) disorder. August 2022 (MindBody Breakthrough)