Mike Kelly , BACP

Mike Kelly is a United Kingdom based therapist with four years of professional experience, accredited through the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and major life changes. Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, he works collaboratively to help clients explore emotions, identify patterns, and develop practical ways to cope.

His practice also addresses attachment issues, body image concerns, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, experiences with narcissism, and struggles around self-harm and self-love. He brings particular attention to workplace issues and the everyday pressures that can affect mental wellbeing. Sessions are focused on building an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment, and where goals are shaped around each person’s needs.

Mike recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and acknowledges the importance of that first step. He aims to offer an approachable, steady presence as clients work toward greater understanding, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Support

The practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts and behaviors interact - these approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Another strand of work concentrates on relationship and attachment matters, exploring how early and current interpersonal patterns affect feelings of connection, self-worth, and responses to loss or conflict.

Choosing the best therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Mike works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then adjusts methods so the work feels relevant and manageable rather than prescriptive. This shared decision-making helps ensure the approach fits each person’s needs.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care from home, work, or while travelling. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing support between sessions when needed, and can remove barriers related to travel and time, making consistent therapeutic work more achievable.