Kym Dalley

I am an experienced BACP registered counsellor working in private practice. I offer a warm, respectful and confidential therapeutic relationship, working with both long and short term clients. I have worked in a wide variety of settings delivering counselling such as Primary Care Mental Health, Cruse, Mind, a sexual abuse and rape centre and private practice where I have acquired valuable experience in a number of specialist areas.

I currently work with private and corporate clients with a wide range of client concerns including trauma, depression, bereavement, anxiety and relationship difficulties. It is extremely important to me that clients experience a safe space where they feel heard and understood.

Client testimonial...
 ‘I first met Kym when I was experiencing a high level of trauma from an extended period of DVSA and a protracted Crown Court trial.  At that time, although I was lucky to have a support system around me, I was stuck in a heightened state of trauma. In my mind’s eye, all I could see was the movie of everything bad that I’d experienced over a long period of time being replayed on a loop which I couldn’t stop.  Although I was physically safe, my mind was far from being safe.

Kym specialises in, amongst other therapies, Rewind, which has similarities to EMDR. One of the things that really resonated with me was that Kym said she could help me without me having to tell her specific details. Having gone through a long CJS journey where I had to constantly recount every tiny detail of assaults, which, for me just glued them to my brain, I felt immediately relieved.

Kym told me in the 1st few sessions that she had a ‘toolkit’ with many techniques which she could teach and show me that would help. She gave me the confidence I needed to know that I could deal with my trauma and recover.

…. the movie has completely stopped and I catch myself sometimes thinking “I can’t remember the last time that entered my head”. 

….I always felt safe in our sessions’

I understand the importance of working carefully with trauma, helping clients to manage difficult trauma symptoms and vitally how to moderate an appropriate pace and intensity of sessions to suit the client. As an Accredited Rewind Practitioner registered with IARTT (International Association for Rewind Trauma Therapy), I use specialist skills to help clients who are experiencing the after effects of trauma. Rewind trauma therapy is an internationally recognised treatment for flashbacks, PTSD and phobias. Many clients have found that this treatment has enabled them to move on dramatically from reliving traumatic events.

Client testimonial....

‘ Without exaggeration, due to my mother's passing and losing all my work due to Covid, my anxiety and depression felt like Hell ! Kym helped my recovery in a time and manner I did not think was possible, considering the depth to which I had fallen. I am now feeling better than i've felt for many years.’

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I respect the uniqueness of every individual, believing in the potential that we all possess to find our own way forward. I offer clients the option of exploring their concerns through a range of creative means if they choose to.

I am fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS check ,attend regular supervision sessions and adhere to the BACP's ethical guidelines. I attend a variety of ongoing training opportunities as a commitment to my continued professional development. Having experience of working with people with a broad range of specific learning and physical disabilities, I feel that this is knowledge and experience that I also bring to the counselling relationship. Where necessary I am able to modify counselling to suit a range of individual needs.

Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions about the counselling process, I understand that it will be important for you to find the right counsellor who you feel able to work with.

About Counselling

We all experience difficult times, sometimes we may feel a sense of being lost or unable to negotiate a way forward. Counselling can provide a much needed space, a time that is truly ours. A safe place where we can feel free to talk about our difficulties, challenges and concerns without fear of judgment. This can free us to explore our feelings, consider options and make changes if this would be helpful. Everyone is different, so everyone's counselling journey looks different. Some people only require support for a short time but others may need longer term help. During counselling, many clients find that they begin to develop strategies for dealing with difficulties and new perspectives can often emerge. Many clients describe feeling that they have regained some sense of control over their situations and experience a greater understanding of themselves, their needs, their value and their strengths. I feel a great sense of privilege as I join these clients as they embark on these very personal journeys.

There are occasions when it may be difficult to access face to face counselling for a number of reasons ; video sessions , telephone counselling & if appropriate , walking sessions can provide options for clients. Please feel free to email me if you have questions about these options, I'd be happy to answer them.

Experience in working closely with individuals with a broad range of specific learning disabilities.

• £75 Per hourly session
• I am happy to have an initial phone conversation prior to initial session. 
• The first session will be to assess your situation and difficulties, allow time for any questions you may have and will provide us with the opportunity to see if I am the right counsellor for you
• Telephone counselling sessions as per face to face fees (payable by bank transfer in advance)
• Counselling students compulsory sessions: concessional rate 
• I am committed to helping people access professional psychological help and therefore have a limited number of spaces available for reduced fee clients at £45 per session. Please note that proof of unemployment or financial hardship is required. There is currently a short waiting list for this provision.

I currently work with via video or with clients face to face in the centre of Merthyr Tydfil, in a private, comfortable and easily accessible room within short walking distance of ample parking.

I will also able to offer sessions in the Abergavenny areas in person from September 2024. Please call me to discuss or email me should you wish to join a waiting list for my Abergavenny practice. 

Clinical Supervision

I currently have limited availability to take on new supervisees. I deliver clinical supervision to individuals & groups working with counsellors & front line workers from a variety of disciplines. 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about supervision provision.