Kelly Punton, NCPS

Kelly Punton is a counsellor who uses approachable, practical therapy to help people move forward. She creates a welcoming space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgement. Kelly aims to help people identify workable steps so they can meet the goals that matter to them.

Kelly draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centred work. She balances short-term, solution-focused ideas with deeper trauma-focused techniques when needed. Conversations focus on what feels most useful for the person in front of her.

Her practice covers common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression, together with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with bereavement, major life changes, parenting strain and work-related pressure. Additional concerns include body image, eating issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue and first responder issues.

Kelly holds NCPS, which is given here as the credential listed. She has five years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. Her approach is straightforward and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people apply what they learn between sessions.

People who choose to work with Kelly generally begin with a short assessment to identify goals and priorities. From there she adapts session work to suit practical needs, whether that looks like skill-building, exploring past events, or setting small, achievable steps to change. The focus is on steady progress and clearer direction.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to focus on actions that reflect their values. This can help when anxiety, grief or life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies for managing low mood, worry and stress. Client-centred work prioritises listening and creating a supportive, non-judgemental space so clients can make sense of their experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful for each person’s goals and preferences. She adapts pace and techniques so the work fits what the client needs rather than following a fixed plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins or making sessions possible between shifts. It also lets people continue therapy when life circumstances change, while still focusing on practical skills and real-life steps to improve day-to-day functioning.