Dr Lynsey
Kelly
Clinical Psychologist in Cambridge
Specialist support for self-esteem, relationship difficulties, attachment issues and trauma, with particular expertise in working with young adults and providing EMDR therapy for PTSD and distressing life experiences.
Therapy Can Help
You might find yourself caught in patterns that feel hard to shift.
I work with adults experiencing difficulties with self-worth, anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns that can feel repetitive or overwhelming. This may include feeling not good enough, struggling with self-doubt, or finding it difficult to feel secure in close relationships.
I also support people who are dealing with the impact of traumatic or distressing experiences, including PTSD. This might involve memories that feel hard to move past, or experiences that still affect how you feel day to day.
I have particular experience supporting young adults and students, alongside working with adults of all ages.
You might recognise some of these experiences
You find yourself overthinking what others think of you
You struggle with self-doubt or feeling “not good enough”
You put other people’s needs before your own, even when it’s difficult for you
You feel anxious or unsure in close relationships
You notice repeated patterns in relationships that leave you feeling hurt or stuck
You find it hard to trust that others will be there for you
You are affected by a traumatic or distressing experience that still feels present
What Therapy Can Offer
Therapy can help you begin to understand where problematic patterns come from, and why they keep showing up in your life.
Over time, you may find yourself
Moving on from traumatic or painful experiences.
Feeling more comfortable in yourself, with less self-doubt and self-criticism.
Waking up feeling more settled and hopeful about where your life is going.
Feeling more relaxed and confident in friendships and social situations.
Building more secure, stable and satisfying close relationships.
Experiencing a stronger sense of emotional closeness with others.
Feeling more able to ask for help and trust that support is available when you need it.
How I work
My approach draws on psychological therapies including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, alongside other evidence-based approaches.
This means we don’t just focus on symptoms, but also look at the patterns in your relationships, your sense of self, and how past experiences may still be influencing how you feel and relate to others now.
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) can help you understand yourself, your past, emotions, and relationships. Available online and in Cambridge.
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EMDR and Trauma Therapy
EMDR can help with trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety. Available online and in Cambridge.
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Childhood Trauma and Adversity
Specialist therapy for childhood trauma and related experiences such as parental invalidation, neglect, mental health difficulties, addiction, parentification, abuse, and bullying.
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Students and Young Adults
Specialist therapy for university students and young adults.
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Depression and Mood
Specialist therapy for feelings of depression, exhaustion, numbness, being lost, and not enjoying anything - as well as mood swings
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Anxiety and Worry
Specialist therapy for anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, unable to stop thinking, panicked or out of control.
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Friendship and Relationship Issues
Specialist therapy for friendship and relationship worries, like feeling rejected, worried, people-pleasing, or guilty.
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Low Self Esteem
Specialist therapy for low self esteem and feelings of self-doubt, constant comparison, seeking external validation - and the need to hide behind a mask.
