Kelsey Young, BACP, NCPS
Practical counselling for parents under pressure
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- 3
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kelsey
Kelsey Young is a counsellor who aims to make therapy simple and useful for parents feeling overwhelmed. She writes plainly and listens closely. Her focus is on helping people manage parenting strain, stress, anxiety, grief and changes in life while keeping everyday concerns front and centre.
Kelsey uses a mix of approaches and adapts to what each person needs. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical, with an emphasis on noticing what matters and testing small changes between meetings.
Background and approach
Parents might work on sleep routines, anger management, relationship communication or rebuilding confidence after loss. With three years of experience, Kelsey brings a down-to-earth manner to the work. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are shown as BACP and NCPS.
She works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Her style is collaborative and non-judgemental. People can expect to talk through their current difficulties, look at patterns that keep problems going, and try new ways of responding.
Therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, so plans change as needs shift. Kelsey also supports people with issues such as ADHD, addiction, intimacy concerns, trauma and attachment problems. Practical coaching techniques are offered alongside reflective counselling, aiming to help parents find clearer routines and steadier coping day to day.
What Kelsey works with
Everything Kelsey lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kelsey helps people with.
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelsey lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and parenting worries by shifting focus toward meaningful daily choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change them, which can be useful for sleep problems, low mood and managing anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, helping with intimacy, relationship communication and attachment-related worries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then build a plan together. Sessions change over time as needs shift, so the therapeutic route is flexible and collaborative rather than fixed.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, offering practical flexibility. Video sessions are good for a full conversational experience, phone calls can fit breaks during the day or require less bandwidth, and text-based messaging or live chat suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around family and work commitments while keeping progress focused and consistent.
Questions people ask about Kelsey
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
This counsellor works with a wide range of issues including parenting strain, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems and career pressures.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Work is collaborative and conversational, blending practical coaching with reflective counselling. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, testing small changes and building coping skills that fit everyday life.
What experience does this counsellor have?
She has three years of experience working with people on issues such as parenting, trauma, ADHD and mood concerns.
Where is the counsellor located and what credentials are held?
The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS as her credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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