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Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

BACP

United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor for work and wellbeing

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Profile summary

Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom ยท 405323
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Workplace issues

About Mike

Mike Kelly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also supports people facing relationship difficulties and major life changes. Mike focuses on making the first steps into therapy feel manageable and non-judgemental.

He aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual. Mike helps clients talk through what's happening now and what they want to change next.

His practice covers common life and workplace strains, including coping at work and managing feelings of isolation or emptiness. He also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, body image, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. The work can include looking at patterns that keep problems repeating and trying small practical changes.

Mike recognises that grief and loss affect people in different ways and offers steady support while someone adjusts. He also supports people who are worried about self-harm, narcissism in relationships, or strained family dynamics, helping them find safer ways to cope. The tone is pragmatic and compassionate.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions are delivered in formats confirmed at booking, and costs vary with location and the subscription model used.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

The profile describes evidence-based therapeutic techniques used to help people cope with common problems. One approach focuses on talking through current difficulties and identifying patterns that keep problems repeating; this helps with anxiety, relationship strain and workplace stress. Another approach emphasises practical coping skills and small behavioural changes to manage mood and everyday functioning, which can be useful for depression and grief.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking how someone feels about different ways of working and adjusting as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which helps people keep regular appointments. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins or longer sessions around work commitments. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally adapt techniques to suit each person's life and situation.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeNarcissismSelf-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He keeps sessions conversational and grounded. The focus is on creating a non-judgemental space to talk through feelings and practical next steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes workplace issues and emotional concerns such as isolation and shame.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not work with international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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