Hello, I'm Kelly.

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapist and Clinical Supervisor -DipCouns NCPS (Accred.), DFSH, HPd

I'm Kelly Porch, and I’m here to support you in overcoming whatever is troubling you. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I provide therapeutic counselling, solution-focused hypnotherapy, and clinical supervision.

Unlike many agencies, my services are not limited to a set number of sessions—you can have as many as you need, at your own pace.

I offer both daytime and evening appointments (subject to availability).

For in-person sessions, my practice is in Kettering, Northamptonshire (NN15), in a private, comfortable garden room that’s fully air-conditioned and heated. I also offer online sessions via Zoom for both counselling and hypnotherapy, allowing you to access support from wherever you are.

What I offer

I offer two types of therapeutic intervention:

Person-Centred Counselling
This widely used approach puts you in control. I won’t direct our sessions or assume I know more about you than you do. Together, we’ll explore what you’d like to change and how we can work toward those goals at your own pace. This therapeutic approach is provided for adults over the age of 18.

Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy
This method helps you focus on your desired goals and outcomes without delving deeply into the root causes of issues. It combines traditional hypnotherapy with principles from solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), encouraging positive change and progress. This therapeutic approach is provided for anyone aged 13 and over.

I provide therapeutic support for a range of issues, including abuse, addiction, anxiety, chronic health/pain, depression, family and relationship issues, phobias, self-esteem issues, smoking and vaping cessation, trauma and weight management.

Clinical Supervision

As a clinical supervisor, I provide professional clinical supervision for trainee and qualified psychotherapeutic counsellors, as well as other professionals who benefit from clinical oversight. I have previously supervised mental health navigators for the charity Mind and 70 staff members who operate the GamCare national helpline.

Find out more about where I am

My Qualifications

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Studies
Diploma in solution-focussed hypnotherapy and Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma
BSc Honours Degree in Psychology
OCN Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Couples Counselling Toolkit (The Counselling Academy)
Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor
CoE Pain Management Practitioner
Sexual Trauma Training by Zoe Lodrick
Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks
Working at Relational Depth by Mick Cooper
Understanding Attachment Theory by Niki Reeves
Alcohol and Drug Awareness (Aquarius)
Addictions Brief Advice and AUDIT Screening Tool Training (Aquarius)
Trauma, Dissociation and Recovery (PODS)
Pluralistic Therapy by Mick Cooper
Moving Your Practice Online by Kate Anthony
Online and Telephone Counselling Practitioner course (Counselling Tutor)
GSRD Client Work : Through the lens of minority stress theory

My Experience

Moulton Further Education College - Lead Therapeutic Counsellor
Northamptonshire Centre for Counselling Studies - Founder, Centre Manager and Tutor
Teamwork - Therapeutic Counsellor
Bedford College - Counselling course tutor
Rushden Mind - Group Supervisor
GamCare – Group Supervisor
Covid:Aid – Long Covid Support Group Facilitator
Kettering Community Unit – Staff Emotional Support Service

Professional Registration

Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Solution-Focussed Hypnotherapy – Member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and the Association for Solution Focussed Hypnotherapy (ASfSH)

A copy of my qualification certificate, Enhanced DBS check, insurance and ICO registration is available upon request.