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Kirstine Hunter, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
7 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

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Kirstine Hunter is a humanistic counsellor who uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and brings seven years of experience to her practice. Kirstine offers warm, non-judgemental support so people can talk through difficult feelings and everyday struggles.

Kirstine helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and identity questions.

Background and approach

She also supports those coping with grief, relationship strain, addiction and intimacy-related concerns. Practical goals are often paired with space to reflect, so sessions balance problem-solving with emotional understanding. Her background includes volunteering for bereavement services and an LGBT+ organisation, and she has worked in the health sector with people affected by cancer.

This experience gives her an awareness of how physical health and hormonal changes can affect mood and coping. She is especially interested in how individual differences shape people’s experiences. In sessions Kirstine aims to adapt her approach to each person, noticing what helps and changing course when needed.

She uses ACT to focus on values and acceptance, and CBT to look at thoughts and behaviour when that is helpful. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm and build practical ways of coping. People connect with Kirstine for support with life changes, career stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related struggles among other concerns.

She offers sessions in English from the United Kingdom and works remotely using a range of online formats.

How ACT and CBT guide online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying what matters most to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life changes where getting clear on values can guide action.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and offers practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and managing day-to-day coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will agree which methods to try and when to change tack. That collaboration helps ensure the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need a quick reflection during a busy day, or want more frequent brief contact. Many people find these options make it easier to fit therapy around work, health appointments and family life.
What kinds of concerns does Kirstine work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, plus relationship, intimacy and addiction-related difficulties.
What is Kirstine's therapeutic style?
Her approach is humanistic and adaptable, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to match what a person needs.
How much experience does she have?
Kirstine has seven years of experience, including voluntary roles in bereavement support and an LGBT+ organisation, and work in the health sector.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kirstine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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