Kirsty Waite , BACP

Kirsty Waite is an integrative counsellor who offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. With three years of professional experience and more than 600 clinical hours, she tailors therapy to the individual by drawing on a blend of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic insights. Kirsty is credentialed with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership and adherence to recognised practice standards in the United Kingdom.

She has supported people dealing with anxiety and stress, grief and loss, parenting challenges, chronic illness or disability including carers support, trauma and past abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Kirsty also brings lived experience as a carer, which informs her empathy, patience, and practical understanding when working with clients balancing caregiving with their own wellbeing. Her approach is collaborative and client-led, respectful of each person’s pace and values, and flexible in technique while structured when appropriate.

Kirsty believes that people have capacity for change and that each person is the expert in their own life. She aims to help clients reconnect with their inner strengths, make sense of difficult emotions, and move toward the life they want, supporting them step by step when they are ready to begin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Kirsty

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then focus on actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that developed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and emotional responses; this approach can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment, and attachment-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a non-directive, supportive stance so clients can explore their own experience and find their own solutions - it is often helpful for grief, self-esteem issues, and emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Kirsty will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt methods over time to fit what is most helpful. This collaborative exploration helps identify which strategies to prioritise for meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - allowing people to access therapy from home, work, or when travel is difficult. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.