Kirsty Peart , BACP

Kirsty Peart is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years of practice in the UK and focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and LGBT concerns. Kirsty aims to make it easier for someone worried or unsure to take the first step towards support.

Kirsty keeps sessions straightforward and direct. She creates a calm space where people can say what they feel and think without judgement. Conversations tend to be practical and rooted in the client’s everyday life.

Her work draws on client-centred ideas that place the person’s experience at the heart of the session. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks closely at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. These approaches are useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and coping with life changes.

Kirsty also brings elements of existential and solution-focused work when helpful. That can mean discussing values, choices, or concentrating on small changes that make a difference. She tailors the style to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script.

People often come for help with relationships, parenting strain, body image or navigating major life shifts. She also supports those dealing with addiction, bipolar disorder, anger, ADHD and long-term health challenges. Conversations cover what matters now and what might help next.

How Kirsty’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely and follows what the client brings, helping people find their own answers and build trust in their choices. This suits conversations about identity, relationships and values.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing small changes. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping with life changes by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues at hand, then recommend ways of working that suit the person. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a camera-free option is preferred. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel, and help maintain continuity when life is busy.