Kelly Allen

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About me

I understand what it’s like to feel lost whether it’s from burnout due to demanding work or challenging life events and to be on a path without a clear destination, or feel so distant from yourself that it’s hard to see the way forward.

I’m here to offer a compassionate ear, guidance, and support during difficult times.

My approach is non-judgmental I’m here to listen deeply and to gently challenge you when needed.

Maybe you want to focus on your career, family, or personal growth. Or perhaps there’s something on your mind you can’t shake, and you’re looking for a safe space to explore those feelings and gain clarity.

I work in an integrative way, tailoring my approach to fit what works best for you, with a person-centered philosophy at the core. You lead the sessions, and I walk alongside you offering insight and support to help you discover what you need to thrive, move forward, and face each day as your strongest, most resilient self.

Training, qualifications & experience

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 

Experience working with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Burnout – Life/work
  • Neuro diversity – Impacts on home and working life
  • Grief and bereavement 

Member organisations

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

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

A free no obligation 30 min initial phone call to explore what you are looking for and whether I am the right person to help you

Standard fee is £50 per 50 minute session

A reduced fee of £40 is available for people in receipt of benefits 

A reduced fee of £25 is available for trainee counsellors (online only)

Churchinford, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

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