Kirsty Waite, BACP

Kirsty Waite is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional experience and over 600 clinical hours supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. Kirsty aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and respected from the first session.

Kirsty uses an integrative style that adapts to each person’s needs. She draws on client-centred work to build trust and safety, and she brings in cognitive behavioural ideas when unhelpful thoughts and behaviours need to be understood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and emotionally-focused ways of working also feature where feelings and values are central to the difficulty.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Kirsty listens first, then helps set practical steps to reduce overwhelm and increase coping. She also pays attention to how attachment patterns and past wounds can shape current relationships and reactions.

People contact her about a wide range of concerns including low self-esteem, panic attacks, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue and coping with chronic illness or caring roles. She also supports those dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, guilt, shame and life purpose questions.

Therapy is offered in English and can be delivered to people in the United Kingdom and internationally via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life changes and low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce panic, manage mood and improve sleep. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and relationships, and can help when abandonment or trust issues are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to what matters to the individual and suggest approaches that fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adaptations are made as needs become clearer over time.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text-based options and live chat can suit those who prefer writing or want brief, on-the-spot support between sessions.