Kelly Dynes, BACP

Kelly Dynes is a therapist with 11 years of clinical experience who centers her work on authentic human connection and practical support. She listens attentively and brings a blend of honesty, empathy and sensitivity to each session, aiming to build a therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust and respect because she sees that relationship as central to progress.

Kelly has extensive experience supporting people who have lived through trauma, bereavement, anxiety and depression. She adapts her methods to the needs of each person, helping clients manage stress, improve self-esteem, navigate life changes and work through the impact of traumatic experiences. Her approach combines client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques to create a tailored plan for each individual.

As a wheelchair user, Kelly offers first-hand insight into living with disability and the mental health effects of illness, caregiving and accessibility challenges. She is experienced in working with neurodivergent clients and is committed to inclusion across identities, including LGBT clients and those facing isolation or communication difficulties. Kelly is learning British Sign Language and plans to begin incorporating it into her practice within the next 12 months.

Kelly holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and applies her years of practice to provide respectful, person-focused therapy.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, offering a compassionate, non-directive space where the therapist supports personal insight and self-directed change. This approach is helpful for people who want to explore identity, relationships, self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression and stress by teaching skills for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic memories and reactions, using structured methods to reduce distress and build resilience after abuse or other traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. Kelly will work with clients to consider needs, goals and personal preferences and then adapt methods to fit their situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home. These modalities offer flexibility in scheduling, allow clients to work from comfortable settings and can increase access for those with mobility or geographical limitations, while still allowing registered professionals and therapists to provide consistent, focused care.