- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kelly
Kelly Dynes is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes that leave them unsure what comes next. Kelly also supports concerns such as grief, parenting stress, career questions, relationship problems and issues around identity including LGBT matters and neurodiversity.
She draws on client-centred work to make conversations straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to help spot unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps where relationships and attachment cause pain, while mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches are offered for anxiety, panic and post-traumatic stress.
Kelly mentions lived experience of disability and wheelchair use, and she uses that perspective when talking about the mental health impact of chronic illness, caregiving and accessibility challenges. She also works with people who are autistic or who have intellectual disability and aims to reduce barriers in counselling.
She is learning British Sign Language and expects to be able to use some BSL in sessions within the next year, though she does not yet include it as a session option. Kelly combines practical techniques with direct listening. Sessions focus on clear aims, manageable steps and improving day-to-day coping.
People often come to her feeling stuck after work, relationship or health changes. She helps them talk through what matters now and to test out small changes that could point toward a next step.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on open listening and on the relationship between counsellor and client. It helps when someone needs a clear, accepting conversation to sort out priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour. It breaks worries into manageable parts and suggests small experiments to try between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kelly will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasise thinking-based strategies, emotion-focused work around relationships, mindfulness practices, or trauma-focused techniques depending on the issue.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health appointments or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce the need to travel, and make it simpler to continue work after a move or life change. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt the session length and focus to suit the person's day-to-day needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, addictions and life changes. She also supports issues such as parenting strain, career questions, self-esteem and life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses client-centred listening to identify what matters most to the person. Then she draws on CBT, mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques to try practical steps and improve day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 11 years of experience working in counselling settings with people affected by trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with Kelly before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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