Meet Your Practitioners
At Mind in Balance, we offer a space where integrative therapy meets soulful transformation. Together, we bring a depth of clinical experience and a shared commitment to walking beside those ready to heal, grow, and rise.
Nevia M. Kelly
(Daughter of the Flame, Keeper of the Becoming)
Integrative Counsellor | Soul Guide | Author | Founder of The Flamekeeper Sanctuary
I am an experienced integrative counsellor, Authority of the Becoming the Phoenix book, creator of the Flamekeepers Sanctuary and Flamekeeper Journal series. My work bridges the clinical and the sacred, helping clients move beyond survival and into transformation. Through trauma-informed counselling, soul integration practices, ritual, and sacred writing, I guide women (and all aligned seekers) in reclaiming their truth and remembering their wholeness. At Mind in Balance, you will find a grounded space for deep therapeutic work and a sanctuary for your rising.
Annie-Mae DaCosta
(Daughter of the Flame, Keeper of the Becoming)
Integrative Counsellor | Clinical Supervisor| Co-founder of The Flamekeeper Sanctuary
I am a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and clinical supervisor, passionate about supporting others through life’s complexities. My practice is person centred, compassionate, and attuned to each client’s unique journey. With a grounding in trauma-informed approaches, I offer a safe and nurturing space for healing, reflection, and empowerment. Whether working with individuals or fellow professionals in supervision, I hold space for growth, insight, and authentic connection.
Meet Mind in Balance
With over 27 years of experience in the statutory sector and 12 years in private practice, Mind in Balance is rooted in a commitment to whole-person wellbeing. Our expertise spans counselling, coaching, mentoring, and workshop facilitation, supporting individuals, groups, and organisations through meaningful change.
Founded in 2013, Mind in Balance emerged in response to recurring themes witnessed across health and social care: stress, workplace conflict, disciplinary issues, long-term sickness, anxiety, mild depression, and addictive behaviours. These patterns revealed a need for deeper support beyond crisis management and to help individuals reclaim their agency and thrive.
Our mission is to create spaces where people can reconnect with their authentic selves, explore their options, and make empowered decisions about their lives and wellbeing. We also offer preventative support to young people, helping them build self-awareness, emotional literacy, and the tools to grow into grounded, confident adults.
We believe in people. In their resilience, their potential, and their capacity for change no matter their background, life story, or learned behaviours. This belief drives our dedication to delivering high-quality, heart-led services.
What We Offer
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One-to-one therapeutic interventions
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Reflective supervision and coaching
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Group workshops and wellbeing programs
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Collaborative partnerships that enhance community impact and organisational growth
Our Principles
At the core of Mind in Balance is a respect for humanity and dignity. We are committed to working ethically, compassionately, and collaboratively with every individual, group, and organisation we serve.
We have worked across sectors including:
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Local authorities and statutory services
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Television and entertainment productions
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Social care and foster care systems
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Police and probation services
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Charities, private businesses, and schools
Our Testimonial
Nevia is saving me on a weekly basis (and daily when necessary), mostly from myself. She is always honest with me, which can be hard but she assures me in a way that helps me grow. My anxieties have become easier to deal with. She doesn't solve my issues, she is helping me cope and grow.
