Kirsty Woodier, BACP

Kirsty Woodier helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction concerns, parenting pressures, trauma and abuse, and life changes such as separation and career shifts. Kirsty’s name appears up front because she offers a warm, non-judgemental presence for people who need to talk.

Kirsty practises in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology plus a Diploma in Counselling. She has three years' experience and takes part in ongoing professional development and supervision.

Her approach is mainly person-centred, which means she prioritises listening, empathy and helping people find their own pace and answers. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, so sessions may include looking at thoughts and behaviours and trying practical ways to change them.

In a session she aims to make things simple and practical. Conversations tend to focus on what matters most to the person and on small steps that can make a difference. Kirsty describes people as the experts of their own story and offers support to build on existing strengths.

Kirsty works with a wide range of concerns including attachment and blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, anger, guilt and shame, loneliness, obsessions and compulsions. She explains options clearly and helps people choose approaches that match their goals and day-to-day life.

How person-centred work and CBT fit online

Person-centred therapy focuses on being heard and understood. It involves open listening, empathy and working at your pace to explore what matters. This approach can help with low mood, relationship worries and feelings of emptiness.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and for building coping skills you can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will work with the person to decide what fits best. That collaboration means approaches can be blended or adapted to suit the individual's goals, preferences and day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit in. Video calls let you see and hear the counsellor, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options give flexibility for different routines and practical needs.