Kerry Nelson

• Relationships
• Trauma and abuse
• Solution-focused work

About Kerry

Kerry Nelson helps people work on relationships, family matters, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting and coping with life changes. She uses talking therapy and places the client at the centre of the work. Kerry is a BACP member and has 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Kerry describes herself as a person-centred counsellor who believes people know their own story and have strengths to draw on. Sessions focus on talking through thoughts and feelings so clients can move past what is holding them back. Kerry aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions and to listen without rushing.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to help people set practical steps and small goals between meetings. This can suit people who want concrete ways to make changes alongside reflective talking therapy.

For clients affected by trauma and abuse, Kerry applies trauma-focused methods that address the impact of distressing events and work at a pace the client finds manageable. These approaches are combined with person-centred listening and practical problem-solving.

Much of Kerry’s practice involves addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people exploring self-love and women's issues.

Sessions are conducted in English and she practises within the United Kingdom. If you want to begin, follow the site process to be matched and to book an initial session.

How Kerry’s approaches are used in online counselling

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, helping them talk through thoughts and feelings and identify their own strengths. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, grief and women's issues.

Solution-focused work looks at small practical steps and clear goals. Sessions can include setting short-term targets and checking progress, which can make it easier to notice change between meetings. This suits people who want concrete actions alongside listening-based therapy.

Trauma-focused methods address reactions after distressing events and aim to reduce the impact of those memories on daily life. Kerry works at a pace decided with the client and combines trauma-focused work with person-centred support.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Kerry will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences and how each method might help, and then adjusts the plan as needed.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into day-to-day life by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or family commitments. They can also allow sessions with less visual bandwidth, for example a shorter check-in or phone conversation, if that suits practical needs.

Topics Kerry lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Women's issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Kerry

Does she work with relationship problems?

Yes. She helps people with relationship concerns and communication problems.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses person-centred counselling alongside solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is a BACP member and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.