Joseph Kelly

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem and self-love
• Narcissism recovery

About Joseph

Joseph Kelly helps people rebuild confidence and trust after difficult relationships, and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression using a client-centred approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has four years' experience in counselling and related care roles.

He focuses on practical changes a person can make day to day. He talks through patterns that leave someone doubting themselves and helps them notice when they are being dismissed or manipulated. Work may include looking at communication problems, setting stronger boundaries and recognising repeated behaviours that harm self-worth.

Joseph has worked for more than four years across different care settings. That experience includes supporting people with grief, neurodivergence and domestic abuse, and helping those who feel isolated or who struggle to reconnect socially. He brings that background into sessions to keep the work grounded and straightforward.

Sessions often look at how past relationships affect present choices. He will help people to identify unhelpful thinking, practise clearer communication and rebuild a sense of self-trust. Practical steps, not jargon, are used to support everyday change.

People contact him about a range of issues such as anger, social anxiety, feelings of guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses men’s issues and concerns linked to narcissistic relationships. The emphasis is on simple, clear conversations that help someone move forward at their own pace.

How Joseph uses client-centred work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy is about focusing on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens without steering the conversation and helps the person make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship harm and anxiety.

In sessions Joseph aims to find what matters to the person rather than imposing a fixed plan. He will work with the client to decide what to focus on and adapt the pace and topics as they go. Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process based on the client's needs and goals.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and cutting travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to follow up between meetings and to schedule shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know which option will be used.

Topics Joseph lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Narcissism
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Joseph

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety and social anxiety or phobia as areas he works on.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a client-centred way, focusing on the person's experience and preferences in sessions.

What experience does he have?

He has four years' experience in counselling and related care roles across different settings.

Where in the UK is he based and what are his credentials?

He works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I join from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.