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Here to support your journey
I understand that taking that first step to reach out for support can feel daunting, my aim is to make that step as comfortable as possible. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed with a life event, experiencing difficulties with a relationship, struggling with anxiety and overthinking or just finding managing day to day life a challenge - I will offer you a calm, supportive space.
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​Working together, we can look to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns or behaviours and develop coping strategies to help you feel better equipped to cope with day to day life.​
Enabling you to reconnect with your sense of self and identity, to focus on confidence and establishing boundaries.
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Give yourself the opportunity to view life from a new perspective and feel empowered to steer life in the direction of your choosing.
Hi, I'm Kellyanne
Finding the right Counsellor to support you is important. I encourage all clients to speak with as many as possible until they find someone they feel comfortable opening up to - no one person will work for everyone. ​
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I've spent my career working in various areas of healthcare, both within the NHS and privately supporting women in gynaecology, early pregnancy and maternity departments coping with new diagnosis, loss, anxiety, depression, post surgery complications and recovery. Alongside family planning, IVF journeys and returning to work.
​The majority of my work today is supporting women coping with the ups and downs of life - over coming relationship breakdowns, divorce and separation, starting a new chapter in their lives, adjusting to change and workplace stresses.
Managing overwhelm, overthinking, fear, anxieties, sadness, disappointment, heartbreak or maybe there are so many emotions to juggle you can’t identify a single one – having a calm and welcoming space to explore and better understand your responses can be beneficial to your all round wellbeing.
But ultimately I am just a person, a woman, one that has experienced grief, joy, sadness, confusion, heartbreak and many more emotions on this journey through life – finding a counsellor who you feel comfortable with is such an important part in deciding who to work with."
Our sessions together
Introductory session - (20/30 mins) - £Free
I offer a free 20/30 min introductory phone session. This is an opportunity for us to explore the reasons that have brought you to counselling, give you the opportunity to ask any questions and decide if you feel we will work well together.
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1-1 Sessions (50 mins) - £60
Following your introductory session we would move onto Individual 1-1 sessions online (via Zoom) or by telephone (which ever is your preference).
I believe finances shouldn’t be a block to receiving counselling support and am happy to offer a concession rate for those struggling financially at £40 per session – to be discussed and agreed during initial introductory call.
I offer a discounted rate to student counsellors
Block booking
You can book sessions individually or in blocks of 6 which are provided at a lower session rate.
6 Sessions - £320
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Availability
I work flexibly depending on the needs of my client. I offer weekly, fortnightly and ad hoc sessions during daytime and evenings hours depending on availability.
Please get in touch via this site or text/WhatsApp (07564 842149) to enquire about current availability.
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Claiming your sessions through your insurance
I am a registered BUPA, Aviva Healthcare and Vitality Health depending on your insurance you should be able to claim your sessions with your insurer with myself.
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What to expect
Each individual I work with is unique, no single approach suits all people or issues. I use both person-centred and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) approaches.​​​​
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Online and telephone counselling
Like many counsellors, I moved to online and telephone sessions during the pandemic. Although initially unfamiliar, most clients found it far more convenient and chose to continue working this way. After completing further training, I decided to close my private office and work exclusively remotely.
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Clients appreciated the time saved on travel, parking etc and found the flexibility to fit sessions around their home schedules much easier - not to mention the comfort of being in their own surroundings - usually with a cup of tea!
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Some clients find it easier to work over the phone, finding online Zoom calls too distracting. There really is no "right" way of working; it's about what you feel most comfortable with. If you're comfortable and at ease, we can focus on the reasons that brought you to therapy.
I am so grateful that I found Kellyanne for my recent counselling sessions. She helped put me at ease really quickly and I was impressed with how she understood my challenges and guided me to change my mindset to look at things differently. Kellyanne has given me some tools that will help in the future and I would highly recommend her services.
My Qualifications
I am a BACP accredited counsellor Qualified in both Person Centred & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
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BACP Accredited
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Qualified Online and Telephone Counsellor
Pregnancy and Infant Loss (Foundation for Infant loss)
Mindfulness for stress reduction (Dorset Mindfulness Centre)
Working creatively with bereaved children (Mosaic)
Level 3 Safeguarding children (LSCB)
Conflict resolution (NHS Trust training)
Therapeutic engagement (NHS Trust training)
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How do online sessions take place?Generally sessions will take place on Zoom. However other online platforms maybe used if more convient.
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How do telephone sessions take place?A time and date will be agreed in advance, I will call you on your preferred telephone number.
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What will happen in our first session?Our first session is an opportunity for us to 'meet' and see if we feel we could work together. It is important you feel comfortable with your therapist and the environment the therapy takes place. We can discuss the reasons you are seeking support and answer any questions you may have.
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Is everything we talk about confidential?Yes, everything we discuss with remain between us. The only exceptions to this are: If you disclose you intend to cause serious harm to yourself or someone else If it is believed a child or protected adult is at risk of harm or abuse If you disclose information about a proposed act of terrorism, money laundering or drug trafficking In any of these instances, I would attempt to discuss this with you. In addition to the above, I also have regular clinical supervision where I discuss my work with clients. Although no identifying information is shared. Supervision is a value of the BACP ethical framework and all registered members must agree to engage in supervision appropriate to their practice.
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How often will we meet?Generally sessions are weekly at the same time and day each week. This can be discussed during our 1st session.
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What if I need to cancel a session?I understand that life can throw obstacles in our way and sometimes cancellations will be necessary. I ask wherever possible you provide at least 24 hours notice. A cancellation fee of 50% of the session cost will be applied if less than 24hrs notice is given.
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How much do sessions cost?Standard 50 minute session is £60 for individuals, either online or over the phone. Please contact me in regards to concession rates.
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How do I pay?All payments are to be made by bank transfer prior to the session taking place.
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How many sessions will I need?This is individual and will be discussed during our 1st session.
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How long will I have to wait for an appointment?My aim is to respond to your enquiry within 24hrs. We can then agree a mutually convenient time and day to 'meet' for a first appointment. Depending on availability this could be within a few days.