Kelly Punton , NCPS

Kelly Punton is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with 5 years of professional experience. She holds NCPS, a professional credential, and focuses on helping people navigate grief and loss, restore motivation, strengthen self-esteem and confidence, and adapt to life changes. Kelly prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and without pressure. She works collaboratively to clarify the issues a person is facing and to identify practical steps that move them toward the personal goals they want to achieve. Her approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and steady progress so clients can build resilience and regain a sense of direction. Kelly acknowledges that beginning therapy requires courage and offers supportive guidance to help people feel understood as they take that first step and continue their work.

Therapeutic approaches Kelly uses online

Kelly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and to focus on actions that reflect their values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a supportive, nonjudgmental stance so the client leads the pace of change - it is often helpful for work on self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, and building confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is frequently used for anxiety, depression, and targeted problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kelly works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging support flexibility and accessibility, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and daily life while enabling therapists to adapt techniques effectively across different formats.