Kirstine Hunter , BACP

Kirstine Hunter is a humanistic counsellor who works from a person-centred stance. She holds BACP registration and brings seven years of practical experience supporting people through anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and identity issues. She offers accepting, warm support and adapts her approach to the individual in front of her.

Kirstine has provided counselling in private practice and through volunteer roles. She spent three years working in a bereavement setting and has volunteered with an LGBT+ organisation. That background influences how she listens and responds to concerns about loss and identity.

Her experience in the health sector includes work in a cancer setting. This has given her insight into how illness and physical health changes can affect mood and coping. She is also interested in the mental health impact of menopausal and other hormonal changes.

Kirstine uses practical, conversational sessions to help people feel less overwhelmed. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques alongside a humanistic frame. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on simple steps that can ease stress and worry.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings. Kirstine pays attention to each person’s differences and adapts the way she works to fit their needs and preferences.

How ACT and CBT work online with a humanistic counsellor

Kirstine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward the life they want to live, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to change them. CBT techniques can reduce worry, improve mood and build clearer coping strategies for stress and low self-esteem.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels useful, and adapt methods accordingly. This collaborative process helps match techniques to practical needs rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer to write. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, health appointments or caring responsibilities.