Keely Strange , BACP

Keely Strange brings nearly a decade of counselling experience working predominantly within the disability sector at several universities across the United Kingdom. She provides one-to-one support that helps students and staff balance study, work and daily life while managing a wide range of barriers such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. Much of this work has been delivered remotely by phone and online, alongside in-person clinic sessions and occasional home visits when appropriate.

Since qualifying as a counsellor, Keely has maintained a private practice offering one-to-one counselling in a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can explore feelings and build emotional awareness. In her day-to-day employment she also holds welfare responsibilities, offering brief conversations or longer therapeutic work to help people understand and manage their emotions and behaviour more effectively, with the aim of improving their life and work environments.

Keely has worked extensively with people experiencing addiction, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, self-harm, OCD, grief, anger and other complex issues. She uses solution-focused approaches alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based methods to support clients in accessing emotions, gaining confidence and achieving tangible progress. Feedback from clients notes her calm presence, approachability and strong listening skills.

She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and an accredited member of NCPS, and she follows established ethical practice and regular fortnightly supervision. Keely combines her therapeutic work with administrative responsibilities in payroll and bookkeeping, reflecting attention to detail and reliable case management. She has accumulated hundreds of counselling hours over nine years of practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Keely integrates client-centered work and mindfulness alongside solution-focused techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic listening stance where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions, which is helpful for people who need space to explore emotions and build self-understanding. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple practices and awareness skills to help reduce reactivity and increase presence, often benefiting those struggling with stress, anxiety and overwhelming thoughts. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths, helping clients set achievable goals and notice progress quickly, which can be useful for clients seeking concrete change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Keely works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Keely is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from home, while still receiving consistent, professional care from a licensed professional. The variety of formats supports ongoing engagement and makes therapy adaptable to work, study and family commitments.