- Neurodivergent affirming
- Integrative and creative
- NCPS registered
About Kirsty
Kirsty Black is a counsellor who works in the United Kingdom and brings a practical, person-focused style to sessions. She is registered with the NCPS and has four years of professional counselling experience alongside 16 years in support roles. Kirsty identifies as neurodivergent-affirming and aims to make therapy accessible and respectful for each person she meets.
Her approach is integrative and adaptable, drawing on tools from several therapies to match what someone needs. Sessions can include talking, structured exercises, or creative activities such as art or play techniques when that suits the client. She has worked in charities, schools, universities and private practice, which shapes a flexible, down-to-earth way of working.
Kirsty has supported people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family worries, addiction, identity concerns and neurodiversity-related issues. She also addresses practical problems like sleep, eating, and parenting strain. She mentions work with intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career change, and longer-term conditions such as chronic pain and cancer-related concerns.
Her training includes a BA (Hons) in Counselling and ongoing study towards an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She engages in continuous professional development and uses that learning to shape sessions. Kirsty describes an empathetic, non-judgemental stance and aims to support people to make steady changes.
People who prefer a creative or blended style of therapy may find her approach helpful. She invites clients to explore options together and to choose practical steps that fit their everyday lives.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions by focusing on practical steps a person can take.Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the process. The counsellor offers empathy and non-judgemental listening so the client can explore what matters to them and find their own solutions; this approach suits a wide range of concerns including relationship and self-esteem issues.
She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. Early sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve and which methods feel most useful. The therapist will adapt techniques from different models so sessions match the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since options can change. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow short telephone check-ins, or make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family commitments. Discuss practical arrangements during the match questionnaire and first session so therapy fits day-to-day needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kirsty help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, neurodiversity-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is integrative and practical. She mixes talking, structured techniques and creative methods to suit each person.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and 16 years in support-based roles across charities, schools, universities and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and is registered with the NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography states online, telephone and digital text therapy are available; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.