About Kelly
Kelly Greenwood meets people where they are and helps them make steady changes. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and self-esteem. Kelly speaks plainly and aims to make each session feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.
Kelly trained in psychology, psychotherapy and counselling and holds a first-class undergraduate degree from the University of Greater Manchester. She also completed a master’s degree in Positive Psychology and Counselling.
How Kelly works
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Her work centres on evidence-based techniques and a strength-focused approach drawn from positive psychology. That means sessions look at what is working for the individual, then build practical steps to reduce distress and increase wellbeing.
Kelly also brings a trauma-informed perspective when past harm is part of the picture. Much of her experience has been in the addiction sector and she understands the practical challenges of recovery from substance use. She is familiar with the 12-Step model and uses approaches that support long-term change and relapse prevention.
Voluntary work in the field informs her practice and keeps her knowledge current. In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through painful experiences. Kelly helps people build skills for day-to-day coping, work through shame or guilt, and re-connect with a sense of purpose and self-worth.
What Kelly works with
The areas below are the ones Kelly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Practical therapeutic approaches for online recovery work
Kelly uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on behaviour change and values-driven living. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters to them, which can reduce struggles with anxiety and cravings. The 12-Step approach offers a structured path for people working through addiction, combining practical steps with peer-based principles to support long-term recovery.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before to decide which methods to prioritise. Over the first few sessions the plan can be adjusted so the work feels practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more conversational work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel commitments.
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