- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Parenting support
About Kirsty
Kirsty Lee is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting difficulties, depression, trauma and related issues. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem and concerns common in young adulthood.
Kirsty keeps language plain and practical during sessions. She avoids jargon and explains the steps they will take together. Conversations focus on understanding emotions, building coping skills and addressing immediate pressures like study, work and relationships.
Her background is integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. That means she uses different tools depending on what helps a person make progress. People can expect practical strategies alongside space to talk things through.
Kirsty has experience with issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, postpartum depression, social anxiety and recovery after sexual assault. She also supports people dealing with self-harm urges and mood disorders, and helps those trying to rebuild self-love and confidence.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Kirsty asks about a person's current situation, looks at unhelpful patterns, and works on steps the person can try between sessions. She accepts clients from outside the UK and runs sessions in English.
How online sessions use ACT, CBT and client-centred work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps that matter, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and feeling directionless after major life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical techniques for spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviours, which is useful for panic, social anxiety and low mood.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what the person says and supports them to make their own choices, which can be helpful when sorting out identity, relationships or family roles.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kirsty will explore a person's goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made together and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work shifts or childcare, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to work in remote sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of problems can she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting issues, trauma and grief, and young adult concerns like feeling stuck after study or starting work.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and plain-speaking. She mixes talking-based work with tools from CBT, ACT, client-centred work and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience working with adults on a range of mood, anxiety and family-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with Kirsty before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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