Kelly Greenwood , BACP

Kelly Greenwood is a UK-based integrative psychotherapist who specialises in addictions, trauma, and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. She works in an evidence-informed way, blending approaches like the 12-Step Recovery Model and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with strength-based ideas from positive psychology to tailor support around each person's needs and goals.

Greenwood holds a first-class undergraduate degree in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Greater Manchester and a master's degree in Positive Psychology and Counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and is a practitioner member of Addiction Professionals. With three years of professional experience, her clinical interests include trauma-informed care, resilience-building and the long-term psychological impact of addiction.

Her practice focuses on helping people navigate complex issues such as substance and behavioural addiction, post-traumatic stress, sexual abuse, abandonment, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation and questions of life purpose. Greenwood emphasises compassionate, person-centred work that fosters self-awareness and practical coping strategies, and she volunteers with a leading addiction organisation which continues to shape her practice and learning.

Evidence-informed approaches and online access

Kelly Greenwood draws on well-established approaches to support recovery and emotional wellbeing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress and longer-term patterns of avoidance.

The 12-Step Recovery Model provides a structured framework for people working through addiction, offering practical steps and peer-supported principles that can support sustained recovery efforts. Greenwood also integrates strength-based techniques from positive psychology to identify personal resources and build resilience over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Greenwood works collaboratively with each person to explore what feels most helpful given their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live farther from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact with a therapist, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that best fits an individual's comfort and day-to-day life.