About me
Allan Kelly BA (Hons), MBACP (Accred), EMCC (Senior Accred) | Experienced counsellor and coach based in London and online.
Choosing the right therapist can feel daunting. With so many therapists available, all offering different approaches, it’s hard to know where to begin - especially when you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
I’m Allan, and I offer a slightly different approach to therapy. I have over 25 years of experience in private practice, charities and the NHS - supporting adults and couples to make meaningful, lasting change.
I’m both an Accredited Counsellor and a Senior Accredited Coach, which means our work won’t stay solely at the level of talking; we’ll also focus on clarity, direction and practical steps forward.
My style is sometimes called Coaching Focused Therapy and is perfect for people who are more solution driven and keen to move forward towards feeling better.
You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or low. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationships, work pressure, redundancy, or retirement. You might notice familiar patterns repeating in your life, difficulty sleeping, intrusive thoughts linked to anxiety or OCD, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right.
Many people come to therapy not knowing exactly what they need - only that they want things to change.
I’m a down-to-earth, practical therapist. Feeling better matters, but so does helping you move forward in your life. Before training as a therapist, I worked in the business world, and I bring that real-world understanding into my work with people facing emotional difficulties, life transitions, work-related stress, and relationship challenges.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, feeling stuck, work stress, addiction, redundancy, and retirement transitions, among other concerns. As both a counsellor and a coach, I work collaboratively alongside you rather than passively listening. Many clients value this active, supportive approach.
Sessions are available online, in person or as walk-and-talk therapy outdoors, depending on what feels right for you.
If you’re ready to take the next step, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute ‘Hello’ Zoom call to see whether we’re a good fit. Please call or text me on 07365 100700 or send me an email.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA (Hons) in Counselling from Middlesex University
- Diploma in Counselling from Metanoia Institute
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Couples Counselling trained
- Transactional Analysis trained
- Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner level - European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)
- Member - British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Coaching Division (BACP)
- BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
- BACP Specialist Accredited Supervisor
With 25 years’ experience, I work with individuals and couples facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Before training as a therapist, I worked in the business world across property, hospitality, retail and fashion, which gives me a strong understanding of real-world pressures and change. As both a counsellor and a coach, I focus not only on understanding difficulties, but also on helping people move forward.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling from Middlesex University and a Diploma in Counselling from Metanoia Institute.
I'm trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mentalisation-Based Treatment and Couples Counselling.
This allows me to draw from a broad toolkit and tailor my work to the person and the problem, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. My dual training as a therapist and a coach brings a practical, goal-focused dimension to the work.
I am an Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and Accredited Supervisor with BACP, and an EMCC Global Senior Accredited Coach. This means I work to strict ethical and professional standards, receive regular supervision and engage in ongoing professional development.
I am fully insured, and clients can expect thoughtful, ethical and experienced care.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Coaching. Focused work with goals.
Mid-life issues aka mid-life crisis. ' So what now?'
Existential issues. 'What gives my life meaning?'
Identity issues. 'Who am I? What defines me?'
Lack of motivation. 'I just can't be bothered'.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£95.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I operate a sliding fee scale from £95 to £150. I try to keep my fee competitive while also reflecting my 25 years' experience and my dual training as both a therapist and also a coach.
