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Kelly Dynes

Kelly Dynes

BACP

United Kingdom

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Empathic counsellor specialising in parenting concerns

Profile at a glance

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 387791
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Warm listening
  • Practical support
  • Inclusive practice

About Kelly

Kelly Dynes is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and parenting concerns. She also helps with grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, relationship worries, anger and self-esteem. Kelly brings an open, honest style and aims to build trust from the first session.

Kelly believes the relationship between client and counsellor matters most. She listens carefully and responds with empathy. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and ways to cope day to day.

She has 11 years of experience working with people affected by trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression. That time has included supporting people with chronic illness and disability, and those caring for others.

Kelly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is also experienced in working with people who are neurodivergent and is committed to inclusive practice.

Kelly uses approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness and trauma-focused methods. She aims to tailor sessions to what each person needs and prefers.

As someone who uses a wheelchair and lives with a physical disability, Kelly offers insight into the everyday effects of disability. She is learning British Sign Language and hopes to begin incorporating it into her work within the next year.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, with a simpler aim of being heard and understood. It helps people build trust, make sense of feelings and choose the next steps they want to try.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical tools to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people tune into their emotions and improve how they relate to themselves and others. It can be useful for handling strong feelings, grief and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and adjust methods to fit each person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaboration helps decide which tools are most useful in practice.

If you are thinking about online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can choose the setup that suits them on the day, such as audio-only when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor support?

Kelly supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting issues, grief, compassion fatigue and self-esteem.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

Sessions are based on a respectful, honest and empathetic relationship. The work tends to be practical and collaborative, with emphasis on listening and helping people find useful steps forward.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

She has 11 years of experience working with people affected by trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kelly is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used for therapy and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Kelly?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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