Hey there!

I'm Kelly Wright, a counsellor and mother, providing couples counselling sessions and 1:1 sessions for mothers.

Like for many women, my transition into motherhood was a turning point in my life. Despite years of working therapeutically with children and families, nothing could have prepared me for the profound changes and challenges that came with becoming a mother.

I found myself navigating a labyrinth of emotions, feeling lost and isolated, while caring for my unsettled baby who faced numerous health concerns. It was during this intense, vulnerable period that my passion for supporting women couples ignited into a holistic approach, intertwining the mind, body, and spirit.

Curious about who I am? and my own mothering journey? Listen in to my chat with Yara on her podcast.

What To Expect From Working With Me

For Mothers

Every mother deserves a space where her voice is heard, her feelings are validated, and her unique challenges are met with both expertise and compassion.

I provide personalised counselling that resonates with your unique story, ensuring support that's tailored to your individual journey.In our sessions, I create a safe environment for you to explore your emotions, face challenges, and experience healing and growth.

In understanding your experiences I consider your family of origin, your nervous system functioning, and the environment in which you are mothering within.

My focus is on building a collaborative relationship, empowering you to connect with your innate wisdom, discover internal strengths, and feel supported at every stage of motherhood.

For Couples

In my couple’s work, I focus on practical and effective strategies to improve how you and your partner communicate and connect, using Functional Family Therapy and Gottman’s Couples Therapy, whilst keeping your unique inner parts in mind.

I will support you as a couple to examine the underlying patterns of your communication so that you can discover healthier ways for you both to express and listen to each other’s needs and desires. As part of this work, I support couples to understand the functions of their current communication styles, aswell as their triggers to support a deepening of your mutual understanding of each other.

My approach also emphasises your strengths and shared values, guiding you toward relationship equity and meaningfully sharing responsibilities.

My goal is to support you in creating a stronger, more fulfilling relationship where you both feel understood. 

I support mothers and couples across a variety of challenges including:

Transition to Motherhood and Beyond: Embracing and normalising the emotional landscape of motherhood, from its highs to its lows.

Fertility and Conception Journeys: Offering emotional support through the complexities of conceiving.

Relationship Dynamics: Navigating and improving the intricate web of personal relationships.

Attachment and Bonding: Fostering secure, loving attachments between parents and children.

Wellness and Nutrition: Integrating physical health with mental well-being.

Child Development and Responsive Caregiving: Guiding through the early, formative years with empathy and understanding.

Creating Psychological Safety: Building an environment where emotional and mental well-being flourishes.

My Qualifications and Therapeutic Background

I am a formally trained & registered social worker. I have focused my area of practice in counselling, and I have enriched my knowledge base with additional certifications in a variety of therapeutic disciplines:

  • Attachment Theory and Sleep Practices

  • Integrative Nutrition

  • Early Childhood Development

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Functional Family Therapy

  • Polyvagal Theory

  • Body-Based Therapeutic Interventions

  • Gottman’s Couples Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy