- Person-centred approach
- Relationship support
- Bereavement care
About Kirsty
Kirsty Ginger is a person-centred counsellor with over 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Kirsty aims to offer a respectful, sensitive and non-judgemental space where people can begin to talk about what matters to them.
She holds a BACP accreditation and a Level 5 foundation degree in counselling. Additional training includes an IDVA qualification for domestic abuse support, Level 2 mental health, and Cruse bereavement training. She is also currently studying for a children and young persons qualification.
Kirsty adapts sessions to each person's needs and prefers a collaborative, person-centred way of working. She focuses on listening carefully, helping people put words to difficult feelings, and agreeing practical next steps together. This can include working on communication, rebuilding trust, or managing strong emotions.
She has experience supporting people through relationship repair and helping couples talk about difficult issues. Kirsty also works with a wide range of specific concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, dissociation and the effects of abandonment.
If you are thinking about starting therapy she encourages taking that first step and will work with you to shape the sessions around what you want to achieve.
Approaches that guide online work and what they do
Person-centred counselling focuses on acceptance and empathy. The therapist listens closely and helps people find their own solutions, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and relationship strain.Bereavement-informed support draws on Cruse bereavement training to help people talk through loss and adjust to life after bereavement. This approach offers space to name emotions and to build practical coping steps.
Domestic abuse informed work uses skills from the IDVA qualification to recognise safety and power issues and to plan practical next steps for people affected by abuse. This can include thinking through communication, boundaries and accessing extra support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. You and the therapist agree what to try and review how it feels as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can help fit counselling into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time and making it easier to fit sessions around work or caring responsibilities. It can also allow a shorter check-in conversation when a brief update is needed. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm the available online and in-person formats before booking so they meet your practical needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Kirsty help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Her practice also covers issues like attachment, codependency and chronic illness related stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and tailoring sessions to what each person needs. Conversations focus on clear steps and practical ways to manage difficult feelings.
What is her professional background?
She has over 10 years of experience and a Level 5 foundation degree in counselling. Additional qualifications include an IDVA for domestic abuse, Level 2 mental health training and Cruse bereavement training.
Where is she based and what region does she cover?
She is based in the United Kingdom. For location-specific arrangements please check session details when booking.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any practical arrangements for your country when you book.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.