- Person-centred care
- CBT techniques
- Grief support
About Kelly
Kelly Richardson is a counsellor who blends a person-centred style with practical tools to help people through difficult times. She uses straightforward techniques to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and cope with grief. Kelly places the relationship with each client at the heart of the work and aims to create a calm, respectful space to talk things through.
She trained at the University of Hull and Leeds Beckett University and has been practising since starting her training in 2010. Kelly holds BACP which indicates her registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects an ongoing commitment to professional standards. Her background includes work with the police and regular work supporting emergency services employees.
Kelly has experience helping people who face loss and bereavement through Cruse Bereavement Care. She has also worked within an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies NHS initiative on anxiety and depression, and she supports people with work-related stress through Employee Assistance Programmes.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness, among other methods. She adapts her style to each person rather than following a single formula. Sessions may focus on short-term coping strategies or longer-term exploration of underlying issues.
Kelly works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, they are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How online counselling and approaches can help
Kelly often combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support people working through anxiety, grief and stressful life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering empathy, acceptance and a non-judgemental space so people can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and test different techniques to see what helps most. Sessions can emphasise short-term coping skills or deeper exploration depending on what the client wants.
The profile notes telephone, video and live chat use on the platform referenced, but readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and mindfulness practices so they work well in remote sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes. Other areas include self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship tensions and coping after a disaster.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative, offering empathy and acceptance. She also uses practical tools such as CBT and mindfulness where they fit the client's goals.
How long has she been practising?
She has worked in counselling since beginning training in 2010, giving about 11 years of experience. Her background includes roles with the police and emergency services personnel.
What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?
She holds BACP with accreditation noted, and she practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography indicates work over the telephone, video and live chat on the platform mentioned. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.