Kelly Mayes, BACP
Kelly Mayes is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma.
About Kelly
Kelly Mayes is a counsellor who helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma. She invites clients to talk openly about what feels heavy and confusing. Her approach aims to make each person feel heard and supported as they consider change.
Kelly uses nine years of experience practising in the United Kingdom to guide conversations and set practical goals. She focuses on clear, simple steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
These can include ways to manage sleep, cope with overwhelming feelings and tackle worries that affect daily life. She pays attention to relationship and career strains and how they connect to mood and confidence. Kelly also works with grief, social anxiety, self-harm concerns and young adult issues.
Her background includes supporting people through post-traumatic stress and other consequences of past abuse. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Kelly offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through fears, try new coping strategies and plan gradual changes.
People who choose to work with Kelly start by describing their main concerns. From there she helps prioritise what to focus on and sets simple, measurable steps to work towards. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 235098 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, personal history and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will choose techniques to try and agree how to test them in real life, adjusting the plan as you go so it fits your needs and pace.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for short check-ins. Live chat or messaging can suit people who prefer to type or want frequent, brief support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility while keeping the therapeutic focus on progress and everyday coping.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Kelly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, career worries and life transitions.
What is the counselling style and approach?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical coping strategies and small behavioural steps. Sessions aim to make problems easier to manage between meetings.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Kelly brings nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background includes supporting people with post-traumatic stress and self-harm concerns.
What credential does Kelly hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kelly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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