Kelly Mayes
About Kelly Mayes
Kelly Mayes is a Counsellor with extensive experience in mental health support, currently working at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust and Mind. She has a background in counselling education and has worked with primary schools in Essex.
Work at Mind
Kelly Mayes has been employed at Mind as a Counsellor since 2014. In this role, she provides mental health support and counselling services to individuals in Brentwood. Her work focuses on addressing various mental health issues and promoting well-being within the community. Over her tenure, she has developed expertise in delivering effective counselling interventions.
Current Role at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Since 2016, Kelly Mayes has worked as a Mental Health Worker at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Southend on Sea. In this position, she engages with patients to provide mental health support and interventions. Her role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Mayes studied at the University of Reading from 2017 to 2018, completing a one-year program. She also attended South Essex College from 2013 to 2016, where she achieved a BA (Hons) in Counselling. Additionally, she holds a cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner's diploma and has earned a CYP-IAPT EEBP postgraduate certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy.
Previous Experience at Essex County Council
Kelly Mayes worked as a Counsellor at Essex County Council for seven months, from 2016 to 2017, in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. In this role, she provided counselling services to individuals, contributing to their mental health and well-being during her time there.
Counselling Practice in Primary Schools
As part of her counselling practice, Kelly Mayes collaborates with primary schools in Essex. She provides support to children and young people, addressing their mental health needs and promoting emotional well-being within the educational environment.