Natasha Kelly , BACP

Natasha Kelly retrained as a counsellor after a career as a primary school teacher, bringing a practical and empathetic perspective to her therapeutic work. She has written about mental health for a variety of websites and has supported people across different settings, including the NHS, charity organisations and private practice. Natasha is affiliated with the BACP, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy.

Her experience in education informs a grounded, approachable style that aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions. She works with a broad range of concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, grief, addictions, family and blended family issues, caregiver stress, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties and career-related challenges. Natasha also focuses on areas including codependency, communication problems, social anxiety, midlife concerns and young adult issues.

In her practice she integrates a mix of clinical approaches, adapting techniques to suit each person. This blend allows her to respond to individual needs with flexibility and practical support. Natasha is based in the United Kingdom and draws on both her teaching background and counselling training to support people through personal and relational challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Natasha commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness techniques. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where a person’s own goals and pace guide the work - it often helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem and navigating life transitions. CBT is a structured, practical approach that examines patterns of thinking and behaviour to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and to build coping skills. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can support emotional regulation, stress reduction and improved focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Natasha will work with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access support from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver the same therapeutic approaches used in person while accommodating varying routines and communication styles.