Kelly O'Donnell

Hello,

I understand that choosing a counsellor can be a daunting task, so if you have any questions, please contact me. I have a warm, compassionate and supportive approach.

My background is in mental health nursing. I have 30 + years' experience working with clients with mild to severe and enduring mental health difficulties. I have vast experience in containing distress and making sense of people's lives. I am passionate about mental health and helping people to overcome difficulty and find their potential to create the lives they desire. As a therapeutic counsellor I have considerable experience working with those affected by sexual abuse, domestic abuse, bereavement, anxiety and depression.

My aim - is for us to work together, to help you to regain resilience, balance and a feeling of wellbeing.

My vision - To help you to relieve feelings of distress and to transform personal challenges into life enhancing opportunities.

My mission - To guide and facilitate an educational and therapeutic experience to help you to:

• Improve self-awareness.
• Strengthen resilience.
• Develop a clearer understanding of problems, patterns and issues.
• Become empowered to move forward.

I offer a safe, professional and confidential counselling service, which includes one to one, face to face or telephone counselling sessions.

I run my private practice for face-to-face counselling from therapy rooms in Leeds City Centre.

Face to Face counselling:

Social distancing measures are maintained at each venue and in the therapy rooms. Prior to therapy I will carry out a risk assessment discussion with you via telephone, regarding any increased vulnerability to, exposure to, or symptoms of Covid19.

Telephone/Online Counselling:

The potential benefits of telephone/online counselling:

• No travel costs and saves time.
• You remain in your own safe environment.
• Suitable if you have mobility issues or live in a remote area.

I am a member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). My work is guided by its ethical framework for the counselling professions which puts client wellbeing at its heart.

If you are looking for support with difficult issues or events, past or present, or if you have any questions and require further information, then please get in touch on the telephone number or email provided.

I will aim to contact you within 24 hours.

Adults affected directly or indirectly by childhood sexual abuse.

Fees payable by BACS transfer or cash on the day.

Counselling is a Talking Therapy which can help you to feel heard, understood and supported. It allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings that you are having, in a safe and confidential environment.

I provide an introductory telephone call free of charge, for you to ask any questions about the way that I work. I find that this allows you the opportunity to decide if you are comfortable to work with me as your therapist.

I believe that the relationship between you and your counsellor is key to facilitating the changes that you wish to make. I offer you a safe and supportive relationship to enable you to work towards achieving your goals.

I provide both short and long-term work on a weekly basis, with progress reviews at regular intervals.

The first counselling session will be used to carry out an assessment to explore what you hope to achieve from therapy. We will look at your goals and together, we will explore your difficulties, thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.

You are under no obligation to proceed with therapy following the initial telephone call should you decide that it is not for you.

I hold a current enhanced disclosure and barring certificate.

I receive monthly supervision.

I am fully insured.

Employee Assistance/Counselling and GP referrals welcome.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.

Please see my website for more information.