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Kirsty Black, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionADHD

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Kirsty Black is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines a BA (Hons) in Counselling with NCPS accreditation. She brings four years of formal counselling experience alongside sixteen years in support roles across charities, schools, universities and personal work. Kirsty identifies as neurodivergent-affirming and uses an integrative approach tailored to each person.

Kirsty aims for sessions that feel respectful, compassionate and practical. She offers straightforward conversation, reflective listening and a mix of tools suited to the problem at hand.

Background and approach

Creative techniques such as art or play can be included when useful and welcomed by the client. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, addiction and neurodiversity-related issues. She also addresses intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career questions and coping with life changes.

Kirsty uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred talking. She adapts these approaches to what each person needs rather than following a single model. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and international clients may be seen.

Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a prospective client chooses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.

How Kirsty adapts therapeutic approaches for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on what matters to them. It uses practical exercises to build actions that match personal values and can suit anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses clear exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding emotions and patterns in close relationships, and it can help people improve connection and resolve relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked or not worked for you before suggesting methods. Decisions about techniques are made together and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone work, live chat or text messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and shared exercises, phone sessions can fit a shorter break or use less bandwidth, and text options support regular check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to book sessions around work, family life and travel while keeping therapy consistent.
What concerns does Kirsty help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, neurodiversity matters and many other life challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, mixing practical tools with creative activities when helpful and tailoring work to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
Kirsty has four years of professional counselling experience and sixteen years in support roles across charities, schools, universities and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) in Counselling and is accredited 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.
In what formats are sessions provided?
Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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