- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Kirsty
Kirsty Peart is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns common in early adulthood. Kirsty focuses on practical conversations that help people think through what is happening now and what matters next.
Her approach is straightforward and person-led. Sessions start by identifying the immediate problems and what the client wants to change. Kirsty draws on client-centred methods to listen without judgement and on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful patterns and test new ways of reacting.
She also uses existential ideas to help people facing big life questions such as identity, purpose and values. Solution-focused work is used when someone needs brief, goal-oriented steps to feel steadier quickly. These approaches are mixed to suit what each person brings to the room.
People contact her about practical pressures - work, study, relationships and the strain of life changes. She works with issues such as low mood, grief, difficulties with intimacy, eating or sleeping problems, addiction concerns, ADHD and career worries. Kirsty also supports people dealing with attachment or abandonment experiences and the effects of dissociation.
Sessions aim to break problems into manageable parts and to find actions that fit day-to-day life. New clients are guided through the initial steps to set up a first meeting and to agree what will be worked on next.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the individual. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and to feel heard without judgement. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines by testing small changes and practical exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kirsty will discuss options with each client and decide together what fits best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative step helps focus sessions on immediate needs or on deeper questions about values and identity.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study and work routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt tools such as worksheets, behavioural experiments and value-mapping exercises for remote sessions, which can be helpful for people juggling early-adult responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, family conflict and many everyday pressures young adults face. The list also includes eating and sleeping problems, addiction concerns, ADHD and career or relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and solution-focused steps. She aims to be practical and collaborative, helping people try small changes while talking through bigger questions.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work with people living in other countries.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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