Kelly Greenwood, BACP

Kelly Greenwood is an integrative psychotherapist in private practice who offers tailored, evidence-informed support for people facing addiction, trauma, and sexual abuse. She combines clinical training with a strengths-based outlook to help clients build resilience and long-term wellbeing, meeting each person where they are and adapting interventions to individual needs.

Kelly holds a first-class undergraduate degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Counselling from the University of Greater Manchester and a master's degree in Positive Psychology and Counselling. She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a practitioner member of Addiction Professionals, and she has contributed to research on addiction.

Her clinical work draws on established methods such as the 12-Step Recovery Model and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, blended within an integrative framework that emphasises strengths and positive change. She brings experience from the addiction sector and volunteers with a leading addiction organisation, which informs her practical understanding of recovery and relapse prevention.

Known for a compassionate, evidence-informed approach, Kelly focuses on helping clients navigate difficult experiences, foster self-awareness, and rebuild a life with greater confidence and purpose. She aims to create a supportive therapeutic space where exploration and sustainable change can take place.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Recovery Support

Kelly Greenwood uses practical, evidence-informed techniques tailored to each person's goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that maintain avoidance. The 12-Step Recovery Model offers structure and peer-supported principles that many people find valuable when working through substance use and the behavioural aspects of addiction. A strength-based positive psychology perspective complements these approaches by identifying personal resources and building resilience over time.

Choosing the right approach is considered a collaborative process. Kelly works with clients to explore what feels most helpful for their situation, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and priorities change so that therapy aligns with individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without geographic constraints, helping clients maintain momentum in their recovery and personal growth.