Kelly Richardson, BACP

Kelly Richardson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, integrative approach. She emphasises empathy, honesty and respect while helping people tackle stress, anxiety, grief and low mood. Kelly aims to help clients find their own answers rather than simply giving advice.

She trained at the University of Hull and Leeds Beckett University and has built over 11 years of professional experience. Her background includes work with Cruse Bereavement Care and an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) NHS initiative, where she supported people with loss, anxiety and depression. She also has experience with employee assistance programmes and work-related stress.

Kelly blends client-centred work with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches. She can look at unhelpful thought patterns and help people try new coping strategies. She also offers longer-term work for those who want to explore deeper roots of their difficulties.

Her additional focus areas include parenting, caregiver stress, chronic illness and ageing and geriatric issues among many others. She describes her style as collaborative and adaptable, meeting people where they are and tailoring methods to each person’s needs.

Kelly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and continues with professional development. Sessions and practical steps are arranged through the platform’s booking system and scheduling options.

How Kelly uses therapeutic approaches online

Kelly combines client-centred work with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and build practical skills. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance and listening so people can find their own solutions and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports experimenting with different coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm.

Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process. Kelly will talk with each person about their needs and goals, and together they will decide which mix of approaches to try. This collaborative way makes it easier to adapt methods if something isn’t helping.

The profile indicates she currently offers telephone, video and live chat through the platform, but readers should confirm exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limitations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Kelly aims to make remote work practical and focused on achievable steps that fit everyday life.