Debbie Kelly Counselling

Perhaps now, more than ever, many of us are finding these times challenging. Counselling offers the opportunity to explore any issues that may be troubling you, in a safe and non judgmental environment, leading to a process of positive change. I can offer you support along your journey.

About Me

Welcome, I’m Debbie Kelly. As an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a registered member of the BACP Accredited Voluntary Register, I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I offer counselling via the telephone or video, or in person in Carmarthen, Wales. I cover all areas including Cardiff and Swansea as well as clients from all around the UK.

I have a background in nursing and went on to study a Masters Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy as a means to Health, which was awarded in 1999. Having been in private practice since 2008, I have 17 years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I work with adults over 18 residing in the UK. So please do contact me.

I am also a Traumatic Birth Recovery (TBR) 3 Step Rewind Practitioner, supporting parents recovering from perinatal and birth trauma.

Issues I Work With

I work with clients to address a number of issues, including and not limited to the following:

Anxiety

A certain level of anxiety is a natural and healthy response to the stresses of everyday life.

Depression

Many people experience low moods from time to time, but people suffering from depression can find it difficult to function in day to day life.

Grief and Bereavement

Grieving is a normal response to loss, whether it is loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, loss of health, loss of a job or divorce.

Health Issues

Facing health issues such as diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, requires resilience and support, and when already feeling ill, it can be a tough time.

Pre and Postnatal Anxiety and Depression

Pregnancy (antenatal, prenatal) depression can affect around one in eight women.

Pregnancy Loss

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss counselling offers the chance for you to talk about your loss in a safe space and tell your story.

Birth Trauma

Addressing traumatic birth experiences involves processing emotions and gaining support, fostering healing and resilience in the journey of recovery.

New Parents

For new parents, adapting involves learning, coping with sleeplessness and lifestyle changes, and seeking support to navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood.

Menopause

Menopause counselling can assist by providing a non-judgmental environment to discuss and explore the difficult emotions connected with the menopause.

Work-Related Stress

Work related stress counselling can help offer resources and coping strategies to deal with the stress as well as identify some of the causes.

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves

Viktor E Frankl

Life can be difficult at times and problems rarely occur in isolation of other issues that may be current for us.

Challenges are often opportunities for personal growth and positive change, although some can be incredibly painful and the growth process will take place over a longer period of time. However, such challenges can come to feel more like crises when we do not feel we have the tools to deal with them effectively, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and doubts about our self worth and adequacy.

I believe that we all have within ourselves the ability to face these challenges, to make our choices and take responsibility for our chosen paths in life, we just sometimes need a bit of help along the way.

Why Counselling/Psychotherapy?

The reasons that we seek counselling/psychotherapy are unique to us, and may not always be obvious or well defined but may manifest themselves as a general ‘dis-ease’ or dissatisfaction with life.
Sometimes life becomes too hectic and noisy and we are unable to clearly hear what we are thinking. Often those who are too close to us cannot hear us because they are struggling with their own life challenges. Counselling can help with gaining clarity and making positive choices towards change and personal development.

Why remote Telephone or Video online Counselling?

You might make the decision to access a counselling service via the phone or video for a variety of reasons; the right counsellor for your needs may not always be close by in your area. Working via the phone or video allows flexibility and limits time spent travelling either side of your appointment. For some people, working face to face in the room can be daunting and the phone/video can feel a more comfortable interaction. Working with clients online or by phone means I can help you in the comfort of your own surroundings.

What Can I Expect?

Counselling/psychotherapy offers a safe and confidential environment where you can be heard, both by the counsellor and yourself. Having a counsellor alongside you on the telephone/video where you feel respected and not judged helps you to explore your issues. This empowers you to identify the choices available and to make your own decisions.
Occasionally this will involve letting go of what is causing you unease and other times the learning achieved is incorporated into your every day life. This is what is known as personal growth and the counselling process helps you develop coping skills allowing you to feel more in control of your life.