Keely Strange, BACP

Keely Strange is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working to help people get through difficult moments. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, grief and midlife change. Keely holds BACP membership and brings nine years of practice experience to her work.

Her day-to-day role in the disability sector within UK universities means she supports students and staff with study, work-life balance and a wide range of barriers. That work has included supporting people with depression, PTSD and ADHD, and has often been delivered remotely by phone or video. Keely also has experience in addiction services and has managed client caseloads there.

In one-to-one counselling she focuses on helping people understand and manage their emotions and behaviour. Her approach draws on client-centred listening, mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to build self-awareness and practical coping steps. Sessions aim to increase confidence and help people move towards the goals they set.

Keely combines workplace welfare work and independent counselling. She describes her role as providing both quick supportive conversations and longer therapeutic meetings when needed. She keeps clear boundaries through agreements and regular fortnightly supervision to reflect on complex cases.

People who choose Keely can expect a counsellor who values empathy, calmness and steady support. She has accumulated hundreds of counselling hours and continues to work across university settings and private practice. If a client needs adjustments, she can discuss those when arranging sessions.

How Keely's approaches translate to online counselling

Keely draws on client-centred work, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques in her practice. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead, helping them name feelings and priorities. Mindfulness involves simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce stress and ground people who feel overwhelmed. Solution-focused methods focus on small, practical steps that move someone towards clear goals and everyday improvements.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Keely works collaboratively to decide what fits best for each person. Together they review needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work progresses rather than following a fixed plan.

The biography notes Keely has worked remotely by telephone, Skype and Zoom in past roles, though clients should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also suit people who prefer speaking without being on camera or need sessions outside typical office hours. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical benefits help maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.