Kelly Dynes
Practical counsellor focused on trauma and wellbeing
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About Kelly
Kelly Dynes is a counsellor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and grief. She also supports people coping with ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue and self-esteem issues. Her approach is practical and down to earth, with a clear focus on building a trustworthy working relationship.
Kelly believes that change starts with a strong connection between person and counsellor. She listens carefully and offers honest, compassionate feedback. Sessions aim to feel straightforward and safe, with space to make sense of difficult feelings and to plan realistic steps forward.
Background and approach
With 11 years of experience, Kelly has worked a lot with people affected by trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression. She also brings direct experience of living with a physical disability and using a wheelchair, which informs her understanding of caring responsibilities and the emotional impact of long-term illness or disability.
Her practice combines person-centred listening with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused work and mindfulness. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when needed, adapting the pace to each person’s needs. Kelly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If you would like to learn how she works, the next step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 11
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 387791
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Kelly's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Kelly lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Kelly works online
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT gives clear, step-by-step strategies for managing anxiety, panic, low mood and habit patterns. Clients often use practical exercises between sessions to test new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively to identify which methods fit your needs and goals. She adapts pace and tools to suit how you prefer to work and what you want to achieve.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or make it simpler to meet without needing to travel. Discussing practical arrangements is part of the first step when you use the Start Therapy button to complete the matching questionnaire and plan sessions.
Questions and answers
What issues does Kelly support?
Kelly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and depression as well as grief, addiction and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting stress and career pressures.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, emphasising a trusting relationship and clear communication. Sessions mix listening with practical tools and collaborative planning.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of experience, with extensive work supporting people affected by trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression. Personal experience of living with a physical disability also shapes her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kelly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients currently.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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