Kelly Dynes, BACP

Kelly Dynes chose counselling because she values helping people and forming connections grounded in trust and respect. She approaches therapy as a good listener who balances honesty with empathy, offering a sensitive presence that helps clients explore what matters to them. At the heart of her work lies a conviction that meaningful change grows from a strong therapeutic relationship built on mutual respect and understanding.

She has significant experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, bereavement, anxiety, and depression, and she draws on a range of methods to suit individual needs. As a practitioner who holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she works in line with recognised professional standards and training.

Kelly brings lived experience to her practice as a wheelchair user, which informs her insight into the practical and emotional impacts of disability and caring for someone with care needs. She is trained and experienced in working with neurodivergent clients and is committed to inclusion within therapeutic settings. Kelly is also learning British Sign Language and aims to incorporate it into her practice within the next 12 months as she gains confidence to do so.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kelly uses client-centred therapy to create a compassionate, non-directive space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on developing trust and understanding so people can explore feelings, values, and choices in their own time.

She also employs cognitive behavioural therapy - CBT - which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, mood difficulties, and unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for managing symptoms and building coping skills.

In addition, Kelly integrates trauma-focused approaches when past experiences are central to a person’s difficulties, offering ways to process and reduce the ongoing impact of trauma. These methods are aimed at supporting recovery and restoring a greater sense of safety and agency.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adjusts methods over time so the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around work, caring responsibilities, mobility, and location. For many people this variety of options makes accessing registered professionals and therapists easier and helps maintain continuity of support when life is busy or changing.