Natasha Kelly, BACP

Natasha Kelly trained originally as a primary school teacher before retraining as a counsellor, bringing a practical and empathetic perspective to her therapeutic work. She has written about mental health for a range of websites, using accessible language to explore emotional wellbeing and coping strategies. Her clinical experience spans several settings - including roles within the NHS, work with charity organisations, and practice in private settings - which has informed a flexible approach to supporting different life challenges.

Natasha holds the BACP credential, meaning she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists that sets standards for practice and ethics. She draws on this background to offer thoughtful, client-focused care tailored to individual needs.

Approaches used in online therapy and what to expect

Natasha integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a non-judgmental space where the client leads the conversation and is supported to explore their feelings and goals. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is commonly used for stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, and coping with addictive or compulsive tendencies.

Natalie is trained in hypnotherapy as well, offering guided relaxation and suggestion-based techniques to support issues like anxiety, sleep problems, and habit change when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together - Natasha collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - make it possible to access therapy with flexibility around location and schedule. These formats can help people maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and connect with a registered professional from different places.