Kelly Mayes, BACP
Kelly Mayes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.
About Kelly
Kelly Mayes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She introduces calm, simple ways to talk about what feels hard. Her style is down-to-earth and direct, so conversations stay focused and practical.
Kelly has nine years of experience working with people facing trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety, grief and problems with sleeping. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, career pressure and big life changes, and she works with young adult issues.
Background and approach
In sessions she aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She listens closely and helps people find small, doable steps to feel steadier day to day. That might mean pacing progress, practising new ways to handle stress, or planning clearer routines for sleep and work.
Her professional credential is BACP, which is noted here as the supplied qualification. Kelly works from the United Kingdom and speaks English. People who choose her can expect straightforward, consistent sessions that focus on what matters most to them.
She supports clients to build coping skills and to find clearer perspectives on difficult experiences. The emphasis is on practical help and steady progress.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 235098 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt methods as work progresses. Together they agree on what to try and review what helps most over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions around work, study or family life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family strain, grief, sleeping problems, career pressures, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety and young adult issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is down-to-earth and practical, with an emphasis on talking through what is happening now and finding small steps to help. Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental while staying focused on useful strategies.
What background and experience does Kelly have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with mental health and life challenges. That experience includes work with trauma, anxiety, depression and related concerns.
Where is Kelly based and what credential does she hold?
Kelly is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as the supplied professional credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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