An independent directory of therapists and counsellors in the UK About For therapists Contact
Snehi Therapists who work with self-esteem
Portrait of Felicity Kirlew

Directory entry · Ref 144868

Felicity Kirlew, BACP

Practical, compassionate counselling for life changes

Book with Felicity We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
01

About Felicity

Felicity Kirlew helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. She meets each person with respect and calm. Her style is straightforward and compassionate so people can talk about what matters most.

She uses short, focused conversations to help people find practical next steps. Sessions often look at stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and problems with motivation or self-esteem. She also supports people coping with grief, major life changes, relationship and intimacy worries, addiction concerns and workplace strain.

02

How Felicity works

Felicity works in a way that follows the client rather than a fixed script. She listens closely and adapts questions and goals to what the person says they need. That might mean gentle exploration, helping someone find reasons to change, or building simple, achievable plans.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings ten years of professional experience. Her background includes helping people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, and caring responsibilities. Sessions can be in English or Spanish and are offered to clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

People usually start by describing their immediate concern, then agree small goals to work on between sessions. Felicity aims to make therapy practical and relevant to daily life.

Felicity lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

03

What Felicity works with

The areas below are the ones Felicity selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

Also listed

04

Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 10
Languages English, Spanish
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.

05

Online support options

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of each session and focuses on listening, understanding and reflecting what the client wants to say. This approach helps when someone needs support to make sense of feelings like anxiety, grief or low self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment at a comfortable pace. It is useful for worries about motivation, addictions or making life changes, because it turns big goals into manageable next steps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether a listening-led approach, motivational techniques or solution-focused planning best matches their goals and preferences. This choice can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, live chat can suit people who prefer typing, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.

Start online instead of waiting

Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.

Book with Felicity

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

06

Common questions

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career worries, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is warm and client-led, combining listening with practical goal-setting. Sessions often focus on building motivation and finding workable steps forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including family conflict, abandonment issues and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

A practical next step

Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.

Other entries for stress, anxiety

Gary Nelson, LCSW

Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity

17 yrs
Fanteema Barnes-Watson, LCSW

Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life

25 yrs
Judith Lathrop, LMFT

Practical, relational therapy for life transitions

30 yrs

All entries for stress, anxiety

Book with Felicity