Counsellor profile
Kirsty Peart, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Kirsty
Counsellor and member of BACP with 5 years of experience, Kirsty Peart works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of other difficulties. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers support for depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Kirsty uses straightforward talking therapy. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She draws on client-centred listening alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. Existential ideas are used to look at meaning and life choices when that is helpful.
In a session she listens without rushing and asks questions to clarify what matters most. Together the counsellor and client set short-term steps and review progress. Some work is reflective, and some involves trying new ways of thinking or acting between sessions.
She also pays attention to how past events shape current reactions. This can include trauma, attachment or long-standing patterns such as avoidance and control issues. Where problems involve mood, sleep or eating, practical strategies are combined with talking through feelings.
Kirsty welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including those with LGBT concerns. She accepts clients in English and is open to working with international clients. To begin, people are asked to use the site matching process and book a first session through the counselling options button.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Client-Centred Therapy is a way of working that focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people who need space to talk and to make decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps for anxiety, low mood, sleep and unhelpful behaviours.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process so methods can shift as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Working remotely can also suit people who prefer not to use video or need a quieter setup at certain times, and therapists can adapt session length and focus to fit practical daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, family conflicts and a wide range of other problems such as depression, addictions and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with practical methods from CBT and solution-focused therapy, and sometimes uses existential ideas about meaning and choices.
How many years has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.