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Kalpna Kerai, BACP

Calm, practical counselling for anxiety and stress

13 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Kalpna

Kalpna Kerai is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. She listens without judgement and helps people name what feels most urgent. Her approach aims to make space for honest conversation and clearer next steps.

She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That can help when anxiety, anger or difficulty trusting others keeps coming up. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small practical changes that make a difference quickly.

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Background and approach

Kalpna has 13 years of professional experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Much of her work involves supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression and addictive behaviours. She also helps with grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

Sessions are straightforward and people lead the pace. Conversations focus on what matters now and what might help next. Kalpna uses motivational interviewing techniques when someone wants help finding the energy to change.

She works with a wide range of issues including ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness and work-related strain. Many clients come with a mix of concerns; Kalpna aims to hold those threads and help clients set practical goals. Taking the first step can feel hard.

Kalpna encourages a gentle first session to see if the approach feels right and to agree clear, achievable aims for therapy.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect how people connect now. Online sessions use conversation to identify patterns in relationships and build new ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so the person can find their own pace and solutions. That approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and short-term. It helps people spot small changes and build steps that lead to clearer progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try different ways of working with the client. Together they set goals, agree what feels helpful and adjust methods as progress is made. This keeps sessions relevant to the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers different formats to suit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and surroundings permit. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflection and flexible timing. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel routines while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus grief, self-esteem and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred and non-judgemental, combining attachment ideas with solution-focused techniques to find practical next steps.
What experience does the counsellor have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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