- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Mike
Mike Kelly is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, loss and depression. He also supports people coping with life changes and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
He focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now and how it affects daily life. Sessions are for talking through upsetting thoughts and feelings. He aims to help people name what feels heavy and to look at practical steps for managing it.
Mike pays attention to attachment patterns and how they shape relationships. He also addresses body image, feelings of emptiness, loneliness and struggles with self-love. Work on workplace issues and parenting-related family problems is included within this scope.
When grief or loss is present, he helps people hold the practical and emotional parts together. For guilt and shame he encourages looking at the events and beliefs that keep those feelings active, and at ways to respond differently over time.
Sessions are conversational with a focus on clarity and short-term coping. People can expect a calm, direct style aimed at making difficult subjects easier to talk about. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
Mike uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach helps people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety and guilt; this involves identifying unhelpful thinking and practising different responses. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people see how early experiences shape current relationships and how small changes can ease repeated conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to find methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as the work progresses. This is a shared process rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can take part from different locations, which often helps maintain momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, loss and depression, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He talks through the thoughts and events that keep those feelings active and looks for practical ways to respond differently over time.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats do sessions follow?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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