Counselling was always an obvious career choice for me: I've always liked helping people and forming connections based on trust and respect. I am a good listener, who is honest yet empathetic and sensitive to others. At my core, I believe that people are people, and successful therapy will always depend on the relationship between the client and therapist. I endeavour to build that relationship on a foundation of mutual trust and respect.
I have extensive experience working with people who have experienced trauma, bereavement, Anxiety and Depression.
As someone with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair, I have a unique life experience and can offer first-hand insight into living with disability- or caring for someone who does- and the effects it can have on our mental health. Disability is not just physical, and I am trained and experienced in working with clients who are Neurodivergent. I am committed to inclusion for all in the Therapeutic world. As such, I am in the process of learning British Sign Language, and while I am not confident enough yet to incorporate it into my work, I hope to do so in the next 12 months.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Dissociation, Guilt and shame, Intellectual Disability, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #387791
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kelly Dynes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kelly is without doubt the best therapist I've had. The efforts to build a rapport has really helped me open up about things I've not talked about for a long time
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Kelly for 3 months on issues concerning adhd
Kelly is empathic, caring and knowledgeable. She always responds within 24hrs and her sessions have helped me immensely. I'd strongly recommend her .
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders
Kelly is a great listener. She also brings different perspectives to problems and is great at coaching me through some solutions before taking a deep dive into my issues. I feel I can really open up to her.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kelly is very understanding and is able to communicate very well. She has a good ability to analyse the situation and offer ways to work through.
Her manner is gentle and her knowledge is commendable.
Written on Mar 19, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Kelly is a wonderful therapist who is very understanding. I’ve had bad experiences with therapists in the past but Kelly makes me feel heard and doesn’t patronise me
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd