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Nelly Kamwa

Nelly Kamwa

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 5+ years of experience

Calm practical support for difficult emotions

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative care
  • Warm non-judgemental space

About Nelly

Nelly Kamwa is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addictions and anger. She also supports clients dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping problems, parenting pressures and life changes. Nelly uses clear, practical language and a calm presence to make difficult conversations easier to start.

She creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about what is worrying them. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems repeating and to find small changes that make daily life more manageable. Nelly encourages gentle experiments between sessions so new ways of coping can be tested in real life.

Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas. These methods are used to build awareness, shift unhelpful thinking, and strengthen important relationships. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client-centred techniques also inform her work when emotional regulation or deeper personal reflection is needed.

Nelly holds the NCPS credential and brings five years of clinical practice to her sessions. She works with people navigating complex past hurts, chronic stress, caregiving strain and long-term health challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and she is able to work with clients from outside the UK.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Nelly aims to make that step clearer by offering steady support, practical tools and a collaborative plan tailored to each person’s goals.

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 how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then taking actions that match a person’s values. It can help when anxiety, anger or avoidance get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression and problems like sleep or worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nelly will discuss goals and preferences with each person and choose methods together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try tools that actually fit day-to-day life rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move or travel, and it can make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving commitments.

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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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nelly help with?

Nelly supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addictions and anger. She also works with issues like grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting pressures and ADHD.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

The style is practical and collaborative, with clear steps you can try between sessions. She blends acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques and client-centred listening to suit each person.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional practice working with people facing stress, trauma, long-term health issues and relationship problems. That experience informs how she tailors sessions.

What credentials and region are relevant?

Nelly holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom. This is the credential information provided.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. She is able to work with international clients as noted in the profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and scheduling.

How do I begin working with Nelly?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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