Keely Strange, BACP

Keely Strange works across the disability sector in multiple UK universities, offering one-to-one support that helps students balance study and daily life while managing a wide range of barriers. She supports people coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and other challenges, and much of this work has been delivered remotely via telephone, Skype or Zoom.

Alongside her university roles, Keely maintains a private practice providing one-to-one counselling. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can explore their feelings and emotions, whether through a brief welfare conversation at work or longer therapeutic sessions. In her employment she is responsible for the welfare of staff, offering anything from a quick chat to more in-depth support so individuals can better understand and manage their emotions and behaviour to improve their life and work experience.

Committed to clear boundaries and professional standards, Keely has seen positive change through her interventions and is motivated by helping others grow. She has particular experience supporting students with anxiety, panic, ADHD and autism as they work towards degrees, masters and doctorates. Her background includes telephone counselling, clinic-based person-centred work and supporting people with addiction where she used administration, review and solution-focused methods.

Keely has worked with a wide range of issues including relationships, domestic violence, abuse, self-harm, OCD, anger, loss and grief. Feedback from people she has supported highlights her approachable manner, calm presence and ability to listen. She offers home visits, follows safeguarding procedures, respects data protection and information sharing standards, and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She attends regular fortnightly supervision, plans and reflects on her caseload, offers flexible hours, and has accumulated hundreds of counselling hours across nine years of practice.

Therapeutic approaches for online and remote support

Keely combines client-centred, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to support people in remote settings. Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, encouraging self-exploration and personal growth through empathic listening and acceptance; it helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and emotional processing. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety, stress and mood challenges. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths, helping people identify small, achievable changes and work toward concrete goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Keely treats this as a collaborative effort. She will work with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access support from home, while preserving continuity of care for students, professionals and international clients who may need adaptable appointment times.