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Joseph Kelly

Joseph Kelly, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - anger and relationships

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Communication problems
  • Self esteem work

About Joseph

Joseph Kelly is a BACP counsellor with four years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and anger. He also helps people who are wrestling with relationship problems, communication issues and feelings of isolation.

Joseph focuses on practical, readable work rather than jargon. He listens to how someone describes their situation and then uses client-centred methods to help them feel understood. Sessions aim to rebuild trust in a person’s own judgement and reduce the second-guessing that follows difficult relationships.

Many people who come to him have been hurt by controlling or self-centred partners and describe walking on eggshells. Joseph helps people recognise those patterns, set boundaries that stick, and notice when their instincts are being dismissed. He talks through real examples from daily life so people can try out new responses outside of sessions.

He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame or problems saying sorry and moving on. That includes looking at loneliness, issues around masculinity, and struggles with social anxiety or phobia. Work can include practical steps for improving communication and rebuilding self-trust.

Joseph’s background includes a range of care settings where he supported people with grief, neurodivergence and domestic abuse. He describes his style as direct but caring, aiming to challenge unhelpful thoughts while helping clients practise different ways of responding. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Client-Centred work and online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and often works well for worries about anger, self-doubt and strained relationships. The approach encourages people to find their own solutions rather than following a strict set of steps.

In practice this means sessions start with the client’s experience and priorities. The counsellor will help clarify goals and try out different ways of responding to anger and resentment. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together based on needs, goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and be chosen when quieter surroundings or less visual focus help someone engage more comfortably.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does he address related to anger?

He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and reflecting back what clients say. The aim is to help people trust their own judgement and try new ways of responding.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working in various care settings supporting people with daily life challenges, grief, neurodivergence and domestic abuse.

What professional credential does he hold and where practise is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Whenever you are ready

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