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Kirsty Waite, BACP

Kirsty Waite is a counsellor who works from an integrative perspective and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Kirsty

Kirsty Waite is a counsellor who works from an integrative perspective and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional experience and more than 600 clinical hours. Kirsty aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can feel heard and begin to make sense of difficult emotions.

She listens with empathy and adapts her way of working to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Kirsty uses practical conversation, reflection, and simple tools so people can try different ways to cope between sessions. Her practice often focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and life changes.

She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, career concerns and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness and caring responsibilities, and challenges like hoarding or panic attacks. Kirsty draws on a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT).

She explains methods simply and picks what fits each person's situation rather than using a fixed model. People who value a warm, respectful listener and practical steps to manage daily pressures tend to find her approach helpful. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Costs vary with location and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410865	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Kirsty names

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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on what matters most and small actions that move someone toward their values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect current reactions. It can help with abandonment worries, communication problems and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then tests and changes them with practical exercises. It is often used for panic attacks, mood difficulties and sleep issues.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kirsty will talk through options and decide together which methods suit the person's goals and preferences. The first sessions are used to understand needs and try approaches that feel right in practice.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person session, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when visual focus is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for short check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while keeping regular contact with a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What issues does Kirsty commonly help with?

She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and major life changes, plus trauma, sleep problems, career strain and compassion fatigue.

What is her style of therapy like?

Her style is collaborative and paced to the individual. Kirsty listens, reflects and offers practical tools to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional counselling experience and over 600 clinical hours.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs arranged for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kirsty?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.