About me
Kelly Stallwood (she/her)
Hello and welcome to Evergreen Therapy.
I am a CPCAB qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I began my counselling training journey after working for the NHS, where I experienced first hand the challenges in relation to mental health awareness and support. I felt inspired to expand and deepen my knowledge about mental health and provide support to those who want to explore their difficulties and make a positive impact and change for themselves.
I believe we are all unique individuals and experience the impact of life and its challenges in varying ways. I feel it's important to offer my clients a counselling environment that facilitates safety and confidentiality, along with empathy, warmth and a place to be heard, enabling my clients to feel comfortable and at ease.
My core approach in counselling is Person-Centred and means exactly that, my clients are at the centre and heart of the therapeutic process. I draw upon Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) theories to inform how I work. I have also completed additional training in trauma-informed counselling. Working in this way allows me to adapt my approach to individual needs, promoting a holistic experience for my clients.
I have clinical experience of working with clients who are experiencing negative thoughts, low mood, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence issues. I have supported clients to improve relations through sharing relationship and communication theory and tools.
I volunteered for a local Bucks charity providing counselling to survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse and domestic violence. I have facilitated psychoeducation sessions to help clients understand their own responses to trauma, improving stabilisation and tolerance.
I am a registered member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) & The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
I adhere to the Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions and I am working towards professional accreditation.
