Mike Kelly, BACP

Mike Kelly is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression, and supports those coping with grief and major life changes. He encourages people who are taking the first step towards therapy and offers a welcoming space to begin.

He aims to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgement. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that a person can use between appointments. He listens for patterns such as attachment worries, body image concerns, shame, or isolation, and helps people notice how these affect day-to-day life.

Workplace pressures and relationship strain are common topics in his practice. He also spends time with people dealing with feelings of emptiness, questions about life purpose, and the impact of narcissistic behaviour in others. Self-harm and self-love are addressed with care and straightforward discussion about coping and safety.

The approach is collaborative: clients set goals and the counsellor helps plan realistic steps. He uses evidence-based methods aimed at reducing distress and improving coping. Progress is reviewed regularly so sessions stay focused on what matters most to the person.

To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Mike uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, workable steps people can use between sessions. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that keep anxiety and low mood active; it is practical and goal-focused. Another approach concentrates on understanding attachment patterns and how past relationship experiences shape current interactions, which can be useful for relationship strain and loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan that fits a person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration means the method can be adjusted as needs change and progress is regularly checked.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats before booking to confirm what is currently offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time on work days. Many people find it simpler to attend from wherever is most convenient, and the counsellor will help match the practical format to your needs.