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Nelly Kamwa

Nelly Kamwa, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and life change

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS19-08598

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  • Calm listening
  • Practical strategies
  • Goal focused

About Nelly

Nelly Kamwa is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also offers support for grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges connected to parenting and self-esteem. Nelly works with people facing life transitions, ADHD-related issues and ageing and geriatric issues. Her approach is straightforward and practical. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and on finding ways to cope that fit into everyday life. Nelly draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape sessions. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice and accept difficult feelings, and attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. She also brings client-centred listening and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy when emotional regulation is needed. With five years of professional experience, Nelly blends structured work with open listening. She helps people set clear goals and practises new strategies together during sessions. Practical tools and short home exercises are offered when useful. People who choose her often want a calm, steady counsellor who listens closely and keeps the focus on realistic change. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and move toward what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy, communication and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. This collaborative process guides which methods are used and how sessions are shaped over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow faster check-ins when needed. It also offers ways to continue progress during life changes that make in-person meetings harder. Registered or accredited professionals often tailor online sessions to each person's routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nelly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, and also works with grief, trauma, addictions and issues linked to sleep, eating and parenting.

What is her counselling style like?

Her style is calm and non-judgemental with a focus on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with concrete techniques and short exercises to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Nelly has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She uses the credential NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.

How are sessions charged and what is the payment model?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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