Kesley Cage

Living Wisely: Counselling for a Calmer Life

I offer 30-minute and 50-minute online and phone sessions, supporting adults aged 21 to 50+, including those who identify as queer and/or neurodivergent (autism, ADHD). My holistic approach sees you as a whole person—beyond labels or diagnoses—and creates space for your individuality and authentic self-expression.

These sessions offer a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and explore your thoughts and feelings—all from the comfort of your home. I have a few weekday morning slots available and would be happy to help you make time for yourself whenever you're ready.

Hi, I'm Kes :-)

I’m a therapist, and as someone who occasionally uses therapy myself, I understand that reaching out can feel like a big step. It takes courage to open up about your thoughts and feelings.

I hope to support you in feeling relaxed and confident as we work together on your concerns, whilst empowering you to take care of your emotions and improve your well-being with self-compassion.

I’m also a real human being—not just a therapist. While sessions are about you, I’m happy to share anything about myself that might help you feel more at ease. Just ask.

I practise a holistic, "whole person" approach, meaning I welcome all aspects of who you are and anything you want to explore. My work is informed by person-centred and integrative modalities.

You may find working with me helpful if:

• You feel different, unseen or unheard: I work with neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autism, ADHD—whether diagnosed or awaiting diagnosis) who are navigating academic pressures, work-related stress, or interpersonal challenges. I also have experience supporting LGBTQIA+ adults and young people, as well as migrants and refugees, including those facing minority stress, cultural adaptation, and identity-related concerns.
• You're struggling to communicate authentically: If fears about others' reactions, people-pleasing tendencies, or unresolved past traumas are affecting your confidence, relationships, intimacy, or self-expression, we can work together to help you feel more like yourself and strengthen your communication and boundaries.
• You're motivated to grow: Therapy provides a space for self-reflection and gradual change. I believe in the power of self-leadership, and I expect my clients to be committed to their growth both inside and outside of sessions.Together, we’ll work to help you create a life that feels right for you, based on your values and on your terms

Weekly sessions cost £40 - £70. Flexible plans and concessions may be available.

The first time we meet is an opportunity to explore your issues and develop a connection so we can get to know each other and how suitable we will be to work together. It's friendly, conversational and designed to support you to feel at ease. You are welcome to send me a message or book via my website to get started.

Therapy for the Thoughtful & Tender: A Space to Unravel & Rebuild

Not sure if therapy is for you? I get it. Maybe you’ve tried before and it didn’t feel right, or you’re worried about opening up. That’s okay—this is a space to figure it out together, no pressure.

Sessions

Online and phone sessions (30 or 50 minutes) for adults 21 to 50+. A big, colourful welcome to queer, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse folks who've known the ache of feeling outside.

Whatever is happening for you right now...

This space can be:

☕ A weekly pit-stop – To untangle thoughts, steady your bearings, and find your next right step.

🌱 Tending to your heart & soul – No harsh digging, just patient care as your inner world strengthens.

🧦 A cosy chat – Slippers, PJs, or however you’re comfortable. Zero judgement.

Current openings: Regular weekday hours—perfect for midweek pauses. Whether between lectures, on a quiet morning, or when you just need breathing room.

Hi, I’m Kes.

As both a therapist and someone who’s walked the client path myself, I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up. I’ve been told that talking to me is like talking to a tree—only one that talks back!

I’m here to explore with you at your pace. There’s no rush—only space for what you need. You’ll find me warm, practical, and here to cheer you on. I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. Our work together isn’t about fixing you; it’s about supporting you in growing into more of yourself.

How I Work

Holistic, "whole person" care – All of you is welcome, especially the parts you fear are ‘too much.’

• Deep listening – You’re the expert on you
• Gentle space – Growth thrives when not forced
• Creative mischief – Healing should feel alive, not like homework

You Might Choose to Work with Me If...

🌈 You’ve Ever Felt Like an Outsider

• Neurodivergent and tired of navigating exhausting systems
• LGBTQIA+ and/or a person of culture seeking belonging and clarity around identity
• Feeling different, unseen, or unheard in ways that weigh on you

🗣️ You Struggle to Speak Up for Yourself

• People-pleasing leaves you empty
• Past wounds make self-trust hard
• Your gifts go unseen

🌱 You’re Ready to Grow (without beating yourself up)

Therapy here means:

• Self-reflection that feels like gardening – Some weeding, some planting, all at your own pace
• Self-leadership that’s about being you and doing what you love – Not forcing yourself into someone else’s mold
• A life that fits you – Not one you’ve been guilted into living

Session Fees & Accessibility

Standard: £80 per 50-minute session — This covers my professional costs (training, supervision, and practice upkeep).

Sliding Scale Options:

£45-60 → If you're income is precarious

£60-75 → If you're on a modest income but just about managing

30-Minute Sessions: Some neurodivergent clients prefer shorter sessions to reduce sensory or cognitive load—these are £30-40.

Therapy shouldn’t be a luxury. If finances are a barrier, let’s discuss what works for you.

A no-pressure chat to:

• See if we click – Chemistry matters.
• Name what’s heavy – Or what wants to grow.
• Sketch next steps – If it feels right for you.

You’ll leave:

• Knowing how I work
• With your questions answered
• Clearer than you came

No pressure—just a quick, friendly chat to see if this feels like a good fit.

📅 Book via my website (Fastest way to start).

I currently have a few spaces open and welcome anyone curious to begin with a free, 10-minute chat. You can view times and dates available via the booking link (above).

I offer a gentle, respectful space where you can pause, reflect, and come back to yourself—especially if life has felt overwhelming, uncertain, or noisy. I work online or by phone with adults across the UK, including those living in more remote or rural places, where privacy, quiet, and personal space are often highly valued.

Many of the people I work with are queer, neurodivergent, or deeply sensitive—people who’ve learned to navigate the world in their own way, often after years of feeling out of sync with the mainstream. They value calm, honesty, and being understood without having to explain everything.

My approach is holistic and person-centred. I won’t try to slot you into a box or push you to change. Instead, I offer a warm, steady presence—someone to walk beside you as you explore what matters most, at your own pace.

This space can be a quiet harbour—a place to untangle thoughts, process the past, explore identity, or simply rest and be heard. We can bring in metaphor, imagery, story-work, creativity, humour, or stillness—whatever feels right and helpful for you.

Fees & How It Works

Most people come weekly for around 3 to 6 months or more. As therapy progresses, we might shift to fortnightly or monthly sessions, depending on your rhythm and needs.

You’re also welcome to book flexible, one-off sessions when needed (subject to availability). These can be helpful if you’re not able to commit regularly or if you just want occasional support. Flexible bookings include a small £5 admin fee.

Sliding Scale:

£30 – £80 per 50-minute session

(You choose the rate that feels fair and manageable for your situation.)

I offer a free, 10-minute chat to see if we connect and understand each other. If it feels right, you can then book a full counselling session. You’re welcome to schedule your initial chat via the link at the top of this profile. There’s absolutely no obligation to continue after we talk—this is just a chance to see if we’re a good fit.

Therapy for the Thoughtful & Tender: A Space to Unravel & Rebuild

Not sure if therapy is for you? I get it. Maybe you’ve tried before and it didn’t feel right, or you’re worried about opening up. That’s okay—this is a space to figure it out together, no pressure.

Sessions

Online and phone sessions (30 or 50 minutes) for adults 21 to 50+. A big, colourful welcome to queer, neurodivergent, and culturally diverse folks who've known the ache of feeling outside.

Whatever is happening for you right now...

This space can be:

☕ A weekly pit-stop – To untangle thoughts, steady your bearings, and find your next right step.

🌱 Tending to your heart & soul – No harsh digging, just patient care as your inner world strengthens.

🧦 A cosy chat – Slippers, PJs, or however you’re comfortable. Zero judgement.

Current openings: Regular weekday hours—perfect for midweek pauses. Whether between lectures, on a quiet morning, or when you just need breathing room.

Hi, I'm Kes.

As both a therapist and someone who’s walked the client path myself, I know how vulnerable it can feel to open up. Therapy with me is like visiting the witchy healer down the valley or the village wise-person—where time slows, there’s a kettle on the hearth, and you can simply be.

I’m here to walk with you at your pace. There’s no rush—only space for what you need. You’ll find me warm, practical, and good at spotting patterns. I believe in you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. Our work together isn’t about fixing you; it’s about supporting you in growing into more of yourself.

How I Work

Holistic, "whole person" care – All of you is welcome, especially the parts you fear are ‘too much.’

• Deep listening – You’re the expert on you
• Gentle space – Growth thrives when not forced
• Creative mischief – Healing should feel alive, not like homework

You Might Choose to Work with Me If...

🌈 You’ve Ever Felt Like an Outsider

• Neurodivergent and tired of navigating exhausting systems
• LGBTQIA+ and/or a person of culture seeking belonging and clarity around identity
• Feeling different, unseen, or unheard in ways that weigh on you

🗣️ You Struggle to Speak Up for Yourself

• People-pleasing leaves you empty
• Past wounds make self-trust hard
• Your gifts go unseen

🌱 You’re Ready to Grow (without beating yourself up)

Therapy here means:

• Self-reflection that feels like gardening – Some weeding, some planting, all at your own pace
• Self-leadership that’s about being you and doing what you love – Not forcing yourself into someone else’s mold
• A life that fits you – Not one you’ve been guilted into living

Session Fees & Accessibility

Standard: £80 per 50-minute session — This covers my professional costs (training, supervision, and practice upkeep).

Sliding Scale Options:

£45-60 → If you're income is precarious

£60-75 → If you're on a modest income but just about managing

30-Minute Sessions: Some neurodivergent clients prefer shorter sessions to reduce sensory or cognitive load—these are £30-40.

Therapy shouldn’t be a luxury. If finances are a barrier, let’s discuss what works for you.

A no-pressure chat to:

• See if we click – Chemistry matters.
• Name what’s heavy – Or what wants to grow.
• Sketch next steps – If it feels right for you.

You’ll leave:

• Knowing how I work
• With your questions answered
• Clearer than you came

No pressure—just a quick, friendly chat to see if this feels like a good fit.

📅 Book a free 10-minute call via my website (link at the top of page)

Hi, I'm Kes, and a wholehearted welcome to you.

I understand that it's usually not an easy decision to begin therapy. You may be here because something in your life isn't feeling right to you, or maybe you're worried about how others think of you, feel like you're stressed and running on empty too often. 

Life is rough sometimes - for students, working parents, LGBTQ+ folks, and people just trying to thrive in difficult conditions. I work with a wide diversity of clients. I am here in solidarity alongside you, to support you to find your way through.

Together we can explore exactly what's going on, and what your strengths and values are, so that you can navigate through based on caring for your internal resources. Our work may also include tending to your vulnerabilities and emotional pain, and we may look into specifics of the psychological workings beneath issues such as anxiety and depression.

Therapy means 'to accompany' and 'to be alongside'.

I will accompany you and support you to gain insights into your thoughts and emotions, so that you can create personal progress informed by greater self-awareness. You'll find, hopefully, that by the end of therapy, you understand yourself, your patterns, who you are, and what really matters to you so that you can create the changes that you need to in order to create better conditions for your thriving, as best as you can.

In our first session, you're invited to simply meet me and discuss what it is that you need from therapy. You're welcome to contact me to arrange your initial consultation, so that we can get to know each other and find out whether we're a good match for continuing to work together.

You're welcome to contact me to discuss online and telephone therapy sessions. 

Hi, I’m Kes – a therapeutic counsellor offering warm, down-to-earth space for thoughtful, sensitive people.

I work online with adults across the UK, including Orkney and other island communities. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or culturally different in some way—people who’ve often felt on the edges of things, or whose needs and rhythms aren’t always understood by the wider world.

My approach is gentle, grounded, and focused on the whole person. I offer steady, ongoing support. This is a space to slow down, explore what matters to you, and make sense of your inner world—especially if you’re carrying things you’ve had to keep hidden for too long.

I have professional and lived experience with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and I’ve worked in mental health, refugee and youth settings. People often tell me I’m someone they feel safe being real with—even if therapy hasn’t worked for them in the past.

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. You just need a sense that something in you wants to grow, be heard, or breathe more freely.

My approach is down-to-earth, relational, and gentle. I offer space to:

🌿 Pause and reflect at a pace that suits you

🌊 Untangle overwhelm and self-doubt

🏳️‍🌈 Explore identity and belonging without pressure

🪵 Strengthen your inner resilience—softly, over time

There’s no expectation to “fix” yourself here. Instead, we listen together for what’s ready to shift or settle. I work best with people who feel deeply, think a lot, and need therapy that respects their inner complexity.

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy—sometimes it's simply time for a change, or to feel more at home in yourself.

Practicalities

Sliding Scale Fees: £30 to £80 per session. 

Counselling may last 8 to 20 sessions or longer term.

We will typically meet at the same time every week. Flexibility may be available if needed. 

A free, no-pressure 10-minute chat to see if we click. There’s no need to share anything personal unless you want to. It’s simply a chance to get a feel for how I work, ask questions, and decide if it feels right for you.

You’re welcome to message me directly or book via my website.