Counselling with Kirsty
To be heard is to begin to heal.
Hi, I’m Kirsty
Life can feel complicated, painful or overwhelming at times. You might be struggling with something that has happened recently, carrying something from the past or simply feel that you're no longer quite sure how to move forward.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to counselling. Maybe you know exactly what you want to work on, or perhaps you just know that something doesn't feel quite right.
I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and explore what's going on at your own pace. We can talk things through, make sense of difficult experiences and begin to understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you.
I work with adults aged 18 and over. Sessions cost £60 for 50 minutes and are available in person in Emsworth or online.
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I have over nine years' experience working in mental health, including several years with Havant and East Hants Mind and other counselling charities.
BA (Hons) Counselling - Waverley Abbey College / Middlesex University
Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling - National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Registered Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Registered Member of the Association for Christians in Counselling and Psychotherapy (ACC)
Further training includes Trauma-Informed Practice · Masterclass in Internal Family Systems (IFS) · ACT for Eating & Body Image Concerns · Nervous System Regulation.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Maybe you know exactly what you want to work on, or maybe you just know something doesn't feel quite right.
I work with people around a range of experiences and challenges, including:
What can I talk about in counselling?
Chronic illness & pain
Disordered eating & body image struggles
Exploring faith & life’s meaning
Low confidence & self-esteem
Relationship difficulties & unhealthy dynamics
Trauma & painful past experiences
Other things you might bring to counselling:
Anxiety · Boundaries and people pleasing · Burnout and work-life balance · Emotional overwhelm and stress · Feeling stuck or behind in life · Identity, belonging and living between cultures · Life transitions and change · Loneliness and social isolation · Perfectionism and self-criticism · Social anxiety and shyness
These areas often overlap and influence each other, which is why I use an integrative approach - drawing from different therapeutic approaches and adapting our work to what feels most helpful for you.
I also offer Christian counselling for those who would like to explore what they're going through while making space for the role their faith plays in their lives.
Interested in finding out more?
If anything you’ve read here feels like it might be what you’re looking for, or if you’d simply like to find out more - I’d love to hear from you.
You can get in touch by completing the contact form below. From there, we can arrange a free 20-minute initial conversation online where we can talk about what you’re hoping to get from counselling, discuss any questions you have and see if working together feels like the right fit.
