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Kelly Richardson, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for stress and anxiety

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

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About Kelly

Kelly Richardson is a counsellor with 11 years of practice who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and understandable for worried parents and busy people. Kelly uses clear, practical techniques alongside listening and support to help clients find what works for them.

Her approach is built around person-centred care. That means she gives space for people to talk, listens without judgement and helps them find their own answers.

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Background and approach

She also draws from cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thought patterns and how they affect feelings and behaviour. Kelly trained at The University of Hull and Leeds Beckett University and holds BACP status, which involves external checks on ethical practice.

She has worked with bereavement through Cruse Bereavement Care and supported people with anxiety and depression as part of IAPT NHS initiatives. She has also worked with employee assistance programmes on work-related stress. Sessions typically use a mix of practical exercises and reflective conversation.

Kelly can teach coping strategies to reduce immediate symptoms and also work longer term to address underlying causes. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress feels manageable. Kelly accepts sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging.

People who choose her usually look for calm guidance, steadiness and tools they can use between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Kelly commonly combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred work means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions; it is useful for building trust and exploring feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, then uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; this is often helpful for anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different strategies and adapt as needs change. That collaborative planning helps people discover what methods suit them best, whether that is short-term skills work or longer term exploration.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls let people talk face to face without travel, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments while still getting regular support.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes. She also supports people with relationship, parenting and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach that emphasises listening and respect. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience, including work with Cruse Bereavement Care and IAPT NHS projects. She has supported people with work-related stress through employee assistance programmes.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
Kelly holds BACP status and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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