Counsellor profile
Kelly Owen, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting related concerns
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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
About Kelly
Kelly Owen is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, family matters and grief. Kelly also supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career worries and the effects of life change.
Kelly’s approach is grounded in client-centred therapy. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and builds on their strengths. Conversations focus on what matters now and on practical steps that feel manageable at home.
Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the person in front of her. Kelly listens for the patterns that cause pain and helps people work through them one step at a time. She aims to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning rather than offering quick fixes.
She has worked with clients experiencing ADHD, compassion fatigue, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts and issues around attachment and abandonment. Kelly also supports those coping with domestic violence histories, caregiver stress, isolation and questions about life purpose.
Kelly accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first appointment. That first meeting is used to agree goals and a sensible pace for ongoing work.
How sessions work
How client-centred work translates to online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than the therapist. It involves open listening, reflecting back what the person says and helping them discover their own solutions. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship-related concerns by strengthening the client's sense of agency and decision-making.Working online, the counsellor and client agree together what to focus on and how fast to move. Kelly uses collaborative planning so goals and methods match the client's needs and preferences. Deciding which ways of working suit the person is part of the first few sessions rather than a fixed promise from the start.
The practical advantages of online sessions include greater flexibility to fit appointments around work or family life and fewer travel demands. When arranging sessions, confirm the formats that are currently supported before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to schedule and sustain alongside daily routines, and the counsellor will adapt length and pacing to fit how the client lives.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps people with family conflict, communication problems, caregiver stress and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred therapy, focusing on the person's own knowledge and strengths to set goals and make changes.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
Kelly has six years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with me if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.