Mike Kelly

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Workplace issues

About Mike

Mike Kelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He uses straightforward talking therapy to help people sort thoughts and manage difficult feelings. Mike is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

He aims to make sessions clear and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can make daily life more manageable. Mike listens for patterns such as attachment concerns, body image worries, feelings of emptiness, and problems at work that are contributing to distress.

Mike also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and the impact of narcissistic relationships. He can talk through self-harm thoughts and work on building self-love strategies alongside coping plans for difficult moments. Sessions address the effects of family problems on an individual’s wellbeing rather than treating whole family systems.

His approach is directed and collaborative. He helps set goals that a person can recognise and use between sessions. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer thinking, and building everyday routines that reduce overwhelm.

Mike works in English and offers services within the United Kingdom. He does not take international clients. To begin, clients follow the site process to be matched and book an initial session.

How Mike uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions

Mike works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and coping skills. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can ease anxiety and low mood by changing how situations are appraised. Another approach concentrates on building routines and behavioural experiments to reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning, which suits stress, depression and workplace issues.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Mike discusses options with each person and chooses methods that fit their goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as things change.

The practical benefits of working this way online are that sessions can fit more easily into a busy week and reduce travel time. If you plan to book, confirm the current session formats before arranging meetings so you know what is offered. The focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life, with tools and short exercises that can be tried between sessions.

Topics Mike lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Narcissism
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Questions about Mike

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people understand anxious thoughts and learn practical ways to reduce overwhelming feelings.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers talking therapy focused on practical steps and clearer thinking, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he a registered counsellor in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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