Kelly Sartorius, BACP, NCPS

Kelly Sartorius is an integrative counsellor who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and major life changes. With three years of professional experience, she blends a range of therapeutic models to create personalised support that fits each person's situation and goals. Kelly holds an FdSc, a foundation degree in science in integrative counselling, and is qualified as a CBT practitioner; she also holds BACP and NCPS credentials, demonstrating professional recognition in counselling and psychotherapy.

Her practice draws on client-centered principles along with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques and psychodynamic ideas, enabling flexible work with issues such as low self-esteem, trauma, caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, and attachment or abandonment concerns. Kelly offers short-term and long-term work, single-session options, and open-ended therapy so people can choose the format that best suits their needs.

Known for a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, Kelly emphasises collaboration and practical coping strategies. She aims to help clients explore underlying patterns, develop clearer communication skills, and build tools for managing everyday challenges. Kelly works in English and is based in the United Kingdom, and she is currently not accepting international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kelly combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor online sessions to individual needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where the person leads the pace of exploration and works toward greater self-understanding and improved relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change thinking and behaviour patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and stress, making it useful for coping skills and everyday difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful, adjusting techniques over time based on goals, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for what the person wants to achieve.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change.