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Kelly Richardson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
11 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

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Kelly Richardson uses a person-centred, integrative style that focuses on the individual. She listens closely and helps people find their own solutions. Her approach mixes practical tools with space to talk through deeper issues.

She brings 11 years of experience working in varied settings, including short-term NHS initiatives and bereavement services. Kelly has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also helps with career concerns, parenting strain, relationship problems and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

Her training includes study at the University of Hull and Leeds Beckett University, and she holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She continues professional development through courses and workshops. In sessions she can use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies, alongside a client-centred stance.

That means practical strategies for managing thoughts and feelings alongside space to explore why an issue matters to you. Kelly offers a mix of brief, goal-focused work and longer-term therapy depending on what each person needs. Sessions are delivered online by video or phone, and also via live chat and text options.

She aims to help people build coping skills and make changes that fit their life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to suit their circumstances. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out new coping strategies. CBT is practical and useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it links thoughts, feelings and actions.

She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on empathic listening and giving people space to find their own answers. This approach supports people who want to explore feelings, loss or identity at their own pace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt the mix of techniques as therapy progresses so it suits what the client needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options give flexibility for fitting therapy around work, family and daily life.
What concerns can Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, along with relationship strain, parenting stress, career issues and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and integrative, blending client-centred listening with CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much practical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience, including work with bereavement services and NHS IAPT initiatives addressing anxiety and depression.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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