Chris Kelly

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About me

Therapy That’s Real, Honest, and Human

You don’t need to arrive “sorted,” positive, or put‑together. You just need to show up as you — overwhelmed, hopeful, anxious, curious, exhausted, or somewhere in between.

I’m not here to fix you or hand you all the answers. I’m here to meet you honestly, human‑to‑human, and create a space where you can finally breathe, be heard, and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.

My approach is grounded in person‑centred therapy, but I also draw from a range of therapeutic tools to support what you need, not a one‑size‑fits‑all method. No jargon. No judgement. No clinical distance. Just real connection and meaningful work.

What Therapy With Me Feels Like
Think of our sessions as a place where you can slow down, speak freely, feel deeply, and be completely yourself.

I work with people experiencing:

Anxiety and worry that never seems to switch off
Depression and emotional heaviness
Relationship and family struggles
Identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ experiences
Feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or lost
The messy, complicated middle bits of life that don’t fit neatly into a label
Whatever you’re carrying - it matters.

If you’re ready to feel seen, supported, and understood - I’m here.
Reaching out for therapy can feel scary or uncertain, but it’s also a powerful first step. If something in you is saying, “I need help with this,” or even just “I don’t want to keep feeling like this,” then booking a session might be exactly the space you’ve been looking for.

When you’re ready, I’m here to meet you -fully, honestly, and without judgement.

I won’t tell you who to be, how to feel, or what you “should” do. But I will walk beside you as you make sense of things, reconnect with yourself, and begin to create real, lasting change.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • CPCAB Level 2 and 3 in Therapeutic Counselling
  • CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Degree in Business Management
  • Education in Training level 4
  • ILM Level 4 Coaching

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I also work with and support individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. Working on topics such as identity, sex workers, HIV and more.

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

I do offer discounted rates for individuals claiming benefits at £35 per session.

I also offer discounted rates for trainee counsellors at £35 per session.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8

Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

My therapy room is in a building that has stairs and a lift so is accessible for everyone. It also has free parking.

Online platforms

FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp

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