Kelly Richmond
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About me
Hello, I’m Kelly Richmond, a BACP-registered counsellor and clinical supervisor with over 20 years of experience supporting children, young people, and adults. My approach is warm, compassionate, and client-led. I believe that with the right support, everyone has the capacity for change, healing, and growth.
I work from a person-centred foundation, integrating CBT-informed and solution-focused approaches to tailor therapy to your individual needs. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you, process difficult emotions, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those dealing with complex family and relationship issues. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiverse clients, children and adolescents in crisis, and individuals who have experienced significant trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
Alongside my private practice, I am a Senior Counsellor at Place2Be, where I lead a high-demand school counselling service. I also provide clinical supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors, supporting their development into ethical and effective practitioners.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting — but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to start your therapeutic journey, I’d be honoured to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Clinical Supervision CPCAB Level 6
Advanced Diploma in Counselling
As a school counsellor with Place2Be, I have extensive experience supporting both secondary and primary students, including those with SEN, neurodiverse needs, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. My compassionate, tailored approach creates a safe space for every child, empowering them to navigate challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well-being and growth.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£40 Per 1 hour session
£60 Per 1.5hr supervision session
Discount for student counsellors
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I am available all day Monday, from 4pm in the evening Tuesday to Friday, and Saturday up until 12pm.
Further information
At Balance Within, I use Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Transactional Analysis, and Solution-Focused techniques to address individual needs. This integrative approach helps clients explore emotions, challenge negative patterns, and create practical solutions. My aim is to foster self-awareness, resilience, and growth, empowering clients to achieve balance and emotional well-being.
