Claire Kelly , BACP

Claire Kelly is a trauma-informed psycho-spiritual counsellor who brings UK-qualified training and three years of counselling experience to her practice. She also draws on thirty years of background work as a bodyworker and holistic therapist, woven into a therapeutic approach that supports people seeking greater alignment with their purpose and wellbeing.

Claire works with the full range of life transitions, from ordinary rites of passage to sudden and difficult events such as grief, loss, and long-term illness. As a person-centred practitioner she prioritises listening and presence, creating a non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and reflected back to help clients access their own inner wisdom and balance.

Governed by BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Claire follows professional standards for UK counsellors while emphasising a compassionate, collaborative relationship. She encourages the courage it takes to seek change and supports clients step by step as they work toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Claire Kelly

Claire Kelly works from a person-centred foundation that places the client's experience and inner resources at the heart of therapy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting people to discover their own answers, which can be particularly helpful for life transitions, stress, and relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps individuals and couples identify and process core emotions and attachment patterns, offering a route through difficulties such as intimacy-related issues and grief. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and build resilience when coping with anxiety, chronic stress, or ongoing health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Claire collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting sessions as understanding deepens. This collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to engage in this work. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, access support from different locations, and continue therapeutic momentum between in-person meetings, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.