“I believe every person has the capacity for growth, and my role is to create a space where you can explore that safely.”
Kelly - Kindred-Ear
Kelly Edwards
Dip, FdA, MBACP
A space where you don't have to do this alone
Loss can change the way we see ourselves, our relationships and the world around us.
You may be trying to get through each day while carrying feelings that are difficult to put into words. Some days you may feel overwhelmed by sadness. Other days you might feel numb, angry, exhausted or simply lost. You may be wondering why everyone else seems to have moved on while you're still struggling to make sense of what has happened. Whatever your experience of grief looks like, you are welcome here. You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to know where to start. We simply begin with where you are.
Why this work matters to me
Loss is not something I only understand professionally. Like many people, I have experienced significant losses in my own life and understand how deeply grief can affect every part of us. I know that grief isn't always obvious. Sometimes it looks like sadness. Sometimes it looks like anxiety, exhaustion, anger, loneliness or simply feeling different to the person you once were. My own experiences taught me that grief has no timetable and no rulebook. They also taught me how important it is to have people around us who can stay alongside us when life feels difficult. That understanding shapes the way I work today.
What clients often say
Clients often tell me that they appreciate having a space where they don't feel judged, rushed or pressured to be anything other than themselves.
My approach is warm, compassionate and down to earth. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be honest about what's really going on, even when finding the words feels difficult.
What it's like to work with me
I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is having a space where you can be completely yourself. A space where you don't have to protect other people from your feelings. A space where you can talk openly about the person you've lost, the impact their absence has had on your life, and everything that comes with that. I won't tell you how you should grieve. I won't rush you towards acceptance or moving on. Instead, I will listen carefully, support you with compassion and help you make sense of what you're experiencing at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we can explore whatever feels important to you, whether that's grief, anxiety, life changes, family relationships, guilt, anger, or simply trying to find your way through a difficult period in your life.
Qualifications and professional membership
I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
My qualifications include:
Core Qualifications:
Foundation Degree in Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
Professional Membership:
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Additional training:
Trauma-Informed Creative Practice - 12 Months Course
Foundation Certificate in Single Session Therapy - Windy Dryden
Foundation Certificate in Bereavement Counselling - John Wilson
Working with loss and bereavement - Cruse
Introduction to eating disorders
Sexual Violence and Abuse - Axis - Level 1-3
DBS Enhanced Certificate
I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development to ensure my work remains ethical, safe and effective.
My background
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a teacher supporting children and young people in schools across London. Over the years I saw how emotional struggles often sit quietly beneath the surface and how powerful it can be when someone feels truly heard and understood. Today, I combine my experience in education and counselling to support adults, young people and children through grief, bereavement, anxiety and life's many transitions. Alongside my private practice, I have worked therapeutically in schools, colleges and educational settings, supporting people through a wide range of emotional difficulties.
A few things you might like to know
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to watch my football team play, reading, cooking and switching off with some true crime or reality tv . I believe that connection, kindness and feeling understood can make a huge difference during difficult times. Those values sit at the heart of both my life and my work.
A final note
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. Whether your loss is recent, happened many years ago, or you're struggling with a significant life change, you don't have to carry it on your own.
If what you've read here feels like the kind of support you're looking for, you're very welcome to book a 20-minute consultation and we can talk about how we might work together.