Hello! I’m Kelly, based in North Yorkshire. I am a trainee on an Advanced Diploma in Relational Psychotherapeutic Counselling course, working towards accreditation with the UKCP.

There are many reasons why you might be thinking about trying therapy. It could be to understand experiences from your childhood or more recent history which have been left unresolved, affecting you, your relationships and how you are in the world.

The quote suggests how we can often create our own prisons or limitations by clinging to reason and external validation, wanting to know reasons, and the knocking on a door represents our attempts to understand or fix the situation. The realisation that we’ve been knocking from the inside highlights that what we are seeking and the solutions we desire, are in fact within ourselves.

As a relational therapist, I believe that healing can happen through connection. My approach centres on building a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship between us. Choosing a therapist is unique and personal, and the relationship that evolves between us is precious and unique, giving you a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your challenges.

Having my own therapy over the past 10 years has supported me to overcome and navigate some of the biggest challenges in my life, leading me to take this step in becoming a therapist. I hope to help navigate alongside you, with compassion and care, supporting you to find your way in the world.