About Kelly
Kelly Dynes is a counsellor with 11 years' experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship worries. She focuses on building a trusting, respectful working relationship and listens without judgement.
Kelly uses practical, person-focused approaches in sessions. She draws on client-centred work to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when clients want clear tools to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Background and approach
She has considerable experience helping people after bereavement and in recovery from traumatic events. Kelly also supports those struggling with compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD and self-esteem concerns. Her additional interests include chronic illness and disability, body image, isolation, and life purpose.
As someone who uses a wheelchair, Kelly brings lived experience of disability and of caring roles. She works with neurodivergent clients and aims to make therapy inclusive and accessible. She is learning British Sign Language and plans to develop that skill over the coming year.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Kelly is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her details. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Kelly is listed here; the rest shows what else Kelly works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Kelly lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means the counsellor listens deeply, follows what matters to the client and gently reflects back what she hears. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and life choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often involves simple exercises between sessions, habit tracking and practical problem solving. This suits people wanting tools to manage anxiety, panic and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will discuss goals, preferences and how a method feels in practice. She adapts the balance of listening, practical techniques and emotional focus to match each person’s needs.
The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or mobility needs, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer flexible scheduling to help sessions fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What issues does Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement among other concerns. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, parenting strain and relationship worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kelly prioritises a warm, respectful relationship and listens closely to what each person needs. She blends client-centred listening with practical strategies when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
Kelly has 11 years of experience working in mental health and counselling roles. Much of her work has involved trauma, bereavement and anxiety-related difficulties.
What credentials and location are recorded?
Her listed credential is BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. The Start Therapy process will show the formats you can choose from.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
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