Allan Kelly

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BACP Snr Accred Therapist & Supervisor, EMCC Global Coach
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About me

I know that deciding to see a therapist or a new therapist can seem daunting. That's only natural.  All of us can struggle at different times in our lives.  Life can be like waves, there are peaks and troughs, highs and lows.

People come to me for help with all kinds of problems. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed it can seem difficult or impossible to untangle your jumble of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. 

Finding the right therapist for you, someone who makes you feel comfortable, safe, understood, welcome, someone who really gets you is key.

I am a counsellor/pyschotherapist and coach with nearly 25 years' experience  of helping all kinds of people with all kinds of problems. This includes people from many different backgrounds, cultures, races and religions. Whoever you are you are welcome. I bring a warm, caring, empathic yet challenging style to my work together with many years of practical experience. I hold accreditation as a Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Senior Accredited Supervisor with the UK's largest therapy organisation, The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also an EMCC Global Accredited Coach.

Some people come to see me for short term work, 6 to 20 sessions. Others work with me medium term, typically 1 to 2 years. Some people like to work with me at greater depth and this can take years. Whatever you're looking for we can talk about it.

See what some of my previous clients have to say: https://counsellinglondon.com/testimonials

My location

I offer 3 types of sessions - online, outside (walk 'n' talk) and in person.  

In my experience some people can be a bit sniffy about therapy online but it is by no means the poor relation of in person therapy, both have advantages and disadvantages. Don't be put off having therapy online. It can be just as effective as in person and sometimes for some people even more effective.

Some people love walk 'n' talk sessions.  Being outside with me walking and talking can feel less formal and very creative.

https://counsellinglondon.com/

My fees

I operate a sliding scale of fees starting from £85 per 50 minute session.

My approach

As a therapist and coach I have a large toolkit of tools and models from which I pick and mix, blend to fit, suit and match each individual person and their specific issues. These include the well know ones such as CBT and Attachment Theory and some lesser known ones such as TA, MBT and Psychdynamic which looks at processes outside of awareness, namely the unconscious mind. My USP is that I am also a coach which can add a sharp focus to the process.

The big advantage of working my way is that I am able to treat both the person and the problem.  Mine is not a one size fits all approach. I like to look back at the origins of difficulties, how this manifests in the here and now but I also like to look forward to the future, setting targets and goals. I am looking to foster, nurture and produce long lasting, positive transformational change in people. I am not a dispenser of sticking plasters.

Qualifications and Accreditations

BA (Hons) Counselling (Middlesex University)

Diploma in Counselling (Metanoia Institute)

Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (BACP)

Senior Accredited Supervisor (BACP)

EMCC Global Accredited Coach

Experience

For nearly 25 years I have helped 100's of people (individuals and couples) in my private practice, in various charitable agencies and in the NHS. Before becoming a therapist I worked in the business worlds of property, hospitality, retail and fashion. I bring all my long and varied real world knowledge and experience to my work in mental health.

Why choose me?

With so many therapists out there all promising so much how on earth do you choose the right one for you?

As a male counsellor/psychotherapist and coach with a background outside the world of mental health, I bring my real world, practical experience to my work. I am not one of those therapists who just sits there going mmm and ahah. My extensive toolkit means that I can tailor my tools to fit the person and the problem. It's not a one size fits all. I look at the past and the present and I also bring with me my tools from the world of coaching. This means that I can look with you at where you want to get to and how you can get there. Yes, I also integrate coaching into my therapy work and this can bring a whole different dimension to therapy. People can know where they come from and where they are now but can often get stuck in knowing where they want to get to and how to get there. I call this the 'so what' question. 

Why now?

The time to get to grips with problems is now. It's always so much easier to put it off. Come and sign up to my Mind Gym.

My special areas of interest

Men's problems

Problems at work

Change of career

Career development

Mid life issues

Older persons' issues

Borderline Personality Disorder

Being part of a minority group

Training, qualifications & experience

  • 25 years' experience as a counsellor
  • 12 years' experience as a supervisor
  • EMCC Global Accredited Coach 
  • BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor
  • BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist
  • BA (Hons) Counselling
  • Diploma in Counselling
  • Trained in Transactional Analysis
  • Trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
  • Trained in Couples Counselling
  • Trained in MBT (Mentalisation Based Treatment)
  • Trained in Supervision 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

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. '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

Photos & videos

Fees

£85.00 - £120.00

Additional information

I try to keep my fee competitive whilst also reflecting my 25 years' experience as a therapist, supervisor and coach.

London, Greater London, N12

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

Online

Do you look forward to supervision? Does it energise, motivate, inspire you? Do you want more? If so I can help you become you a better therapist.

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