Natasha Kelly

Natasha Kelly is a counsellor and former primary school teacher who now helps people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She works with people on relationship issues, self-esteem, grief and addiction concerns. Natasha draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs. Before retraining as a counsellor Natasha taught in primary schools. She has also written about mental health for a range of websites and worked in the NHS, charity organisations and private practice. These roles gave her experience with everyday pressures that affect wellbeing. In sessions she uses clear, conversational language. She aims to make therapy feel like a practical conversation about what is happening now. Natasha draws on client-centred listening to understand each person's priorities and uses evidence-informed techniques to support coping and problem solving. Her work includes support for people struggling with workplace stress, compassion fatigue and parenting-related strain. She also helps those facing midlife questions, loneliness, career crossroads and intimacy-related concerns. Women's issues are among the areas she focuses on. Natasha is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has three years' counselling experience and offers work that combines practical strategies with reflective discussion. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

Practical approaches for online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's own goals. The counsellor aims to reflect back what matters to the client and build a supportive working relationship that helps people clarify next steps.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours influence feelings. It offers straightforward techniques to reduce anxiety, manage depression and change unhelpful patterns in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods that fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling into busy schedules, reduce travel time and make short, frequent check-ins easier to arrange. Some formats also suit quieter conversations when camera use is not ideal, or a shorter session during a lunch break.