About me
Hello, I’m Kelly 👋
Welcome to Turning Page Therapy. I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in North Lanarkshire, offering online and telephone counselling across the UK. I bring together Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal Theory, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Inner Child work to create a supportive and tailor-made approach for each client.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges or life changes, I offer a space I hope you find safe and compassionate, where you can explore your story, build resilience, and begin writing your next chapter.
My Counselling Approach
While theory is important, I believe healing happens through relationship. Together, we build a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your story at your own pace.
Clients often tell me this relationship feels both familiar and unlike any other, a unique opportunity to talk openly, free from judgment. My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, and supported as you explore your most vulnerable parts.
About Me
Before training as a counsellor, I studied Social Science, which gave me a broad understanding of people and the systems we live in. Just as I integrate different counselling approaches, I also bring insights from sociology, history, politics, and psychology into my practice, helping me to see each client in a wider, more holistic context.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience of what it can feel like to not always understand the world, and for the world not always to feel set up or understanding of me. This perspective has been deeply valuable in my work, especially with clients who are also neurodivergent, or who have only recently recognised this about themselves in adulthood. I know how validating it can be to finally make sense of your experiences, and I aim to create a space where your differences are understood, respected, and welcomed. My journey allows me to meet clients with empathy and insight, helping them explore their identities and discover new ways of living that feel authentic and supportive.
Making the First Step
I know reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, which is why I offer a free introductory consultation. This gives you the chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide if I might be the right counsellor for you. There’s no pressure or expectation to commit, simply a space to explore. When the time feels right for you to begin, I’ll be here, ready to walk alongside you.
You are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with honesty, compassion, and gentle challenge where needed.
👉 Click “Book Intro Call” at the top of this page to arrange your free consultation today.
Online Counselling & Telephone Therapy
I currently offer counselling sessions via Google Meet or telephone. This flexible approach allows you to join sessions from home, work, or any safe and private space.
My clients tell me they value:
- The flexibility and accessibility of online sessions
- The creativity of interactive tools and shared resources we use together
- The balance of being gentle yet collaborative and engaging
Although I am not currently offering in-person sessions, I plan to expand my services in the future.
Next Steps
Whether you are looking for counselling in North Lanarkshire or prefer the flexibility of online therapy across the UK, I would be honoured to support you in writing your next chapter.
👉 Click “Book Intro Call” at the top of this page to begin.
👉 Or use the “Email Me” option to reach out directly.
If you feel ready to reach out now, I’d love to hear from you, and if you’d like to get to know more about me and my approach first, please keep reading at your own pace.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Professional Background
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
- Supporting Autism & Neurodiversity Training
- Working with Russian Dolls
Alongside my core qualifications, I regularly take part in continuing professional development (CPD), including training in working with diversity, trauma, and neurodivergence. I have also undertaken trauma training with Dr Janina Fisher, which has strengthened my ability to support clients in understanding the complex effects of trauma in a way that feels safe and manageable.
My professional background includes work as a telephone counsellor, where I was trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to support clients in the moment.
Areas of Special Interest
One of my main areas of specialism is family estrangement. I have supported many clients who are navigating the pain, complexity, and mixed emotions that come with distancing from, or losing contact with, family members. Estrangement can be isolating, particularly as it is often misunderstood or rarely spoken about. In our work together, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space to process your experiences, explore the impact of estrangement, and support you in building relationships - with yourself and with others - that feel healthier and more aligned with your needs.
I also have a strong interest in neurodivergence, particularly in working with adults who identify as Autistic or ADHD, with or without a formal diagnosis. I support clients to explore language that feels authentic to them, advocate for their needs, and find new ways of living that honour their traits and strengths.
Inclusive Practice
I am committed to working in an inclusive, neuro-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ welcoming way. I believe in non-oppressive practice, and I will do my best to make reasonable adjustments so that therapy feels accessible and supportive to you.
Experience
I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues, including:
- Anxiety, depression, and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship and family issues
- Queer and LGBTQIA+ experiences Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence
- Workplace stress and burnout
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Bereavement and loss
- Identity and life transitions
👉 Click “Book Intro Call” at the top of this page to arrange your free consultation and explore how I can support you.
Member organisations
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
I have a personal connection to the experience of family estrangement, and I know how complex and often confusing it can feel. When a family member is no longer in our lives, it can stir up a mix of emotions that are difficult to navigate.
Losing someone to death is widely recognised as one of the most challenging experiences we face. Losing someone through estrangement can feel just as profound, yet it is often less understood. Because the person is still alive, it can feel like your loss is not “valid” in the eyes of others, leaving you without the support you need.
You might hear comments such as “But they are your only parent” or “Won’t you regret this if something happens?” Even when well-intentioned, these words can sting and add to the confusion and pain you are already feeling. Estrangement brings its own unique challenges: a lack of closure, guilt, anger, and the persistent question of why.
Estrangement can take many forms. Sometimes it is a boundary we set to protect ourselves; other times it is the choice of someone else, and their reasons may be unclear. Boundaries exist along a spectrum from reduced contact to no contact at all. Understanding when and how to set or respect these boundaries can be difficult, especially when our childhood messages may have told us otherwise.
Having lived this experience myself, I can offer support and understanding from a place of both empathy and insight. Together, we can explore what you need right now, help you care for yourself through this process, and work towards acceptance and a sense of peace with the situation as it is.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a one-off 15-minute consultation video or telephone call to all new clients. This gives us a chance to talk about what brings you to counselling and decide if we are a good fit to work together. We can discuss how I can best support you going forward.
Click 'Book intro call' now to book a free consultation to explore how I can support you...
Counselling & Psychotherapy Sessions - £60 per 60 minutes
Solution Focused Brief therapy - £60 per 60 minutes
Solution Focused Brief Therapy Single Session - £60 per 60 mins, Single session can be 1x 50 mins or 2x 50 mins in one sitting, we can pause for a break if needed at any time.
When I work
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Further information
The aim is to create a welcoming and comfortable space where clients feel supported and their individual needs are met. For in-person sessions, the environment includes non-gendered toilets and accessible toilet facilities on site. A water machine is available, and tea and coffee can be provided on request. Clients are also very welcome to bring their own snacks, food, and drinks. Whether attending in person or online, you are encouraged to bring any fidgets, comfort items, or refreshments that help you feel more at ease and supported during your session.
Thank you for reading my profile. If you would like to get in contact me to book in or ask any questions please contact me here or on my website. I hope you hear from you soon and join you on your journey.
If you do reach out please check your spam/junk folder for my reply. If you can provide a mobile number, I shall text when I reply to your enquiry.
- Kelly @turningpagetherapy
