- Person-centred approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Work-related stress
About Kelly
Kelly Richardson is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 11 years’ experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes, and supports people with relationship and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and conversations that help people manage day-to-day difficulties.
Before training as a counsellor she worked for many years with the police and has carried that experience into work with emergency services employees. She also has a background in health and fitness and draws on that interest when looking at how mental and physical wellbeing interact.
Kelly trained at the University of Hull and Leeds Beckett University and has worked in settings such as Cruse Bereavement Care and NHS IAPT programmes. She is a BACP accredited counsellor and has completed regular continuing professional development to keep her skills up to date.
Her practice is person-centred and integrative. That means she aims to listen first, then use approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused work when these fit the person’s goals. Sessions can range from short-term coping strategies to longer work that looks at deeper patterns.
She has experience helping people with issues including loss and bereavement, work-related stress, self-esteem, body image, attachment concerns and chronic health challenges. People who want clear, conversational support around anxiety or managing change often choose to work with her.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Kelly often uses Client-Centred approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful helping relationship so people can find their own answers. CBT looks at automatic thoughts and practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety and low mood.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support calmer focus. These practices can be useful alongside CBT skills and problem-solving work in sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adjust methods over time. The process is collaborative and aims to match tools to what the person wants to achieve.
The biography notes telephone, video and live chat work on an online platform, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk through practical arrangements with the therapist when you arrange your first session to pick a format that suits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as relationship strain, parenting and self-esteem.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a person-centred, integrative style that listens first and then applies methods like CBT, mindfulness or solution-focused tools when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 11 years of experience working in counselling roles and with services such as Cruse Bereavement Care and NHS IAPT programmes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.