Counsellor profile
Joseph Kelly, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Client-centred therapy
- Men's issues
- Social anxiety
About Joseph
Counsellor Joseph Kelly is a BACP member with four years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in the United Kingdom.
Joseph uses client-centred therapy as his main approach. That means conversations focus on the person's own experience and pace. He listens for how past events affect present feelings. The aim is to help people reconnect with their own sense of judgement and worth.
Many people come because they feel drained after a difficult relationship. Joseph helps those recovering from manipulative or narcissistic behaviour to notice patterns that undermined their confidence. He supports people to name what happened, set clearer boundaries, and rebuild trust in their own feelings.
He also works with issues such as guilt, shame, social anxiety, loneliness and questions about life purpose. Practical communication difficulties and men’s issues are within his focus, too. His way of working is direct and person-centred, using listening and reflection to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
Joseph’s prior roles included supporting people through grief, neurodivergence and domestic abuse in other care settings. That experience informs his sessions but does not replace talking through the present concerns. To begin, people are invited to use the platform steps to match and book an initial session.
Client-centred approach and remote counselling
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor reflects what is said and follows the client's pace, helping people notice their own thoughts and feelings more clearly. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, difficulties after relationships, anxiety and problems with trust.The counsellor’s role is to listen and respond rather than direct. Together the client and counsellor will decide what feels most useful and adjust the way they work if needed. Finding the right approach is part of the process and is treated as a collaborative task between both of you.
Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work and daily life, and making it easier to attend without travel. If you need details about the specific session formats offered, confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals will help match format and frequency to your needs so sessions can fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on the person's own experience and pace and relies on listening and reflection rather than directive instruction.
How much experience does he have?
Joseph has four years of experience working in counselling and related care roles.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the booking steps.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.