- Client-centred therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Keely
Keely Strange is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and other challenges such as ADHD, trauma, addiction and relationship difficulties. Keely also supports people dealing with life changes, parenting pressures, grief and career uncertainty.
Keely has worked in the disability sector at several UK universities, providing one-to-one support to help students balance study and daily life. That work has included supporting those with PTSD, autism, panic and long-term physical illness. Much of this support has been offered remotely using telephone and video calls, alongside face-to-face sessions when required.
In addition to university work, Keely runs a private counselling practice offering one-to-one sessions. She uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and helping people understand their feelings. She also draws on solution-focused methods and mindfulness techniques to help people notice practical steps and calmer ways of responding.
Her background includes years as a telephone counsellor and experience offering clinic cover for other practitioners. She has worked with addictions, domestic violence, self-harm, anger and eating-related concerns, and has supported people through separation and bereavement.
Keely follows the BACP ethical framework and takes fortnightly supervision to reflect on complex cases. She uses contracts to keep clear boundaries, keeps accurate records, and offers home visits in some circumstances. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person in front of her. Online this means Keely spends time clarifying concerns, reflecting back what she hears, and helping people name emotions so they feel less overwhelmed.Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting pulled into them. Practised in short exercises, these techniques can help with anxiety, stress and managing difficult feelings between sessions.
Solution-focused work looks for small, achievable steps that make a difference quickly. It helps people who want practical change, for example improving day-to-day routines, managing study or work demands, or testing new ways of relating to others.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Keely treats this as a collaborative process: she will discuss what seems most useful, try different ways of working, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before you book. Her background includes telephone and video sessions and some face-to-face clinic work, but current options can vary. Online sessions can fit around study or work, make shorter check-ins easier, and let people take part from quieter surroundings or when travel is difficult.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression plus trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues. She also supports people with ADHD, grief, parenting and career questions.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Keely works in a person-centred way that emphasises listening and helping people name their feelings. She also uses solution-focused techniques and mindfulness to find small, practical steps forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of counselling experience, including university disability support and many hours as a telephone counsellor. She has worked with a wide range of issues from addiction to trauma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm practical details and time zones when arranging sessions.
What session formats does she use?
Her biography notes remote work by telephone, Skype and Zoom and face-to-face clinic sessions in some circumstances. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the pricing details for your region before scheduling.
How do I start a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.