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Kelly Mayes, BACP

Kelly Mayes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

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About Kelly

Kelly Mayes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Kelly works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, career uncertainty and life transitions.

She also focuses on post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety and young adult issues.

Background and approach

Kelly creates a calm space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without fear of judgment. Sessions are aimed at practical steps and clearer thinking, not at quick fixes. She encourages small changes that fit into everyday life and builds on what each person already does well.

With nine years of experience, Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and set realistic goals. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people try new ways of coping. Progress is reviewed together so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Kelly holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This reflects her professional standing in the UK and commitment to ongoing development. She offers work in English and accepts international clients.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that suits the client.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	235098	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic methods and online sessions that fit your life

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical changes. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. This helps with anxiety, low mood and social fears by teaching clearer thinking and new coping skills. Another approach emphasises processing the impact of traumatic events in manageable steps, helping people reduce distressing reactions and rebuild daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly treats this as a collaborative process where goals, needs and preferences guide which methods are tried. She reviews progress with clients and adjusts the plan so the therapy stays relevant and useful for everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexibility without needing to travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be better for a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter, more frequent exchanges and people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and family commitments while still keeping therapy consistent and practical.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kelly commonly help with?

Kelly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, career changes and young adult issues.

What style of therapy does she use?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. The aim is to identify unhelpful patterns and try workable coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kelly has nine years of professional experience working with people on mental health and life transition issues.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.