Jill Kelter
Supportive counsellor using practical talking therapies
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About Jill
Jill Kelter uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Jill aims to create a respectful, warm environment where a person can speak honestly and be heard.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which she lists as her credential. Jill adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on small, practical steps as well as exploring feelings and patterns. People come to Jill for help with grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence, and coping with life changes. She also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, workplace pressures, social anxiety and feelings of isolation.
Jill mentions women's issues, communication problems, and difficulties after divorce or separation among her focus areas. In practice she combines the empathic listening of client-centred work with CBT techniques that can change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Her approach is collaborative and paced to what each person needs.
She encourages realistic goals and practical strategies alongside emotional support. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Jill aims to make that step simpler. She describes herself as sensitive and compassionate, and she stays focused on helping people build a happier, more manageable life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 393800
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Jill's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jill lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jill works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood, and to build confidence and clearer coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill will talk with each person about symptoms, goals and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether a gentle, listening-led approach, CBT tools, or a mix of both is best for the issue at hand.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family or work, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so practical progress continues alongside emotional support.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Jill help with?
She supports people tackling stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. There are also focus areas such as coping with life changes, workplace issues, and chronic illness or pain.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). That means listening carefully and using practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the UK. That time has involved supporting people with mood, anxiety and life-transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jill lists BACP as her credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from overseas?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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