- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Helps with money issues
About Kirsten
Kirsten Lawrence offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. She helps clients talk through difficult thoughts and feelings, build on their strengths, and find clearer ways to cope. Kirsten names money and financial issues among the concerns she can address alongside parenting, relationship strain and mood difficulties.
She works in a warm, non-judgemental way that focuses on the person rather than labels. Conversations aim to increase understanding of what is happening now and why certain reactions recur. Sessions are practical and reflective, with room to look at patterns, choices and small steps forward.
Kirsten draws on Client-Centred Therapy which puts the client’s perspective at the centre of each session, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without becoming overwhelmed. She blends these with other humanistic ideas to match what each person needs.
With eight years’ experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kirsten practices in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She welcomes people who want help with stress, trauma, parenting demands, career questions and the emotional sides of money concerns.
Her way of working is collaborative. She listens first, then agrees goals and practical steps with the person. That might include calmer ways of reacting to panic, new routines to manage burnout, or clearer conversations about money and relationships.
How Kirsten’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the person's priorities to help them find their own answers. This approach suits issues where feeling heard and understood is the main need, such as relationship strain, low self esteem and caregiver stress.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. It can help with panic, anxiety, mood swings and overwhelming stress by offering short practices and new ways of responding to difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and try different ideas to see what fits best. Together they decide whether to focus on practical steps, emotional processing, mindfulness exercises or a mix of these methods.
Check which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue sessions if someone moves location or needs to connect from elsewhere. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions to the client's needs and daily routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as grief, self esteem and money and financial issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and person-focused, using Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to keep the client's experience central and to develop awareness of thoughts and feelings.
What experience does the counsellor have?
Kirsten has eight years' experience working with people on issues like anxiety, trauma, mood concerns and caregiver stress.
What are the counsellor's credentials and where are they based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.