Kelly Punton

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Trauma-focused work

About Kelly

Kelly Punton helps people deal with stress, anxiety, grief and life changes using talking therapies and practical strategies. She works with issues such as relationships, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, career worries and compassion fatigue. Kelly is registered with NCPS and has five years of professional experience.

Kelly uses plain, goal-focused conversations to help clients make changes they want. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify small, manageable steps. She listens to what matters to each person and looks for ways to apply simple coping skills in day-to-day life.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods. For people affected by trauma she uses trauma-focused practices to address distress and improve coping. Kelly explains methods in clear terms and works at a steady pace.

She also addresses specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, fertility and end-of-life related worries. Practical matters like communication problems, divorce and separation, first responder strain and workplace stress are covered in sessions as well.

Kelly asks clients to set realistic goals and reviews progress together. The emphasis is on straightforward tools and steps that fit into everyday life. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment through the site.

How Kelly uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Kelly commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while helping people take practical action; it can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with change. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people test and change unhelpful patterns to reduce distress.

She also uses client-centred and solution-focused elements to keep sessions collaborative and goal oriented. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which approaches fit best with their goals and preferences, reviewing and adjusting the plan as work progresses.

If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions around work, childcare and travel because it reduces the need to travel and can be scheduled at convenient times. Kelly will discuss practical arrangements and how to make sessions useful for you during the first appointment.

Topics Kelly lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Kelly

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed as main areas of work and are a frequent focus in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred and solution-focused approaches along with trauma-focused methods.

What experience does she have?

Kelly has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin counselling with her?

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