Kirsten Lawrence, BACP

Kirsten Lawrence offers compassionate, person-focused counselling to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and life transitions. She works with individuals facing issues such as low self-esteem, grief and loss, parenting challenges, career concerns, mood fluctuations, and the emotional impact of caregiving. Her practice also supports LGBTQ clients, those coping with separation or divorce, and people living with conditions such as bipolar disorder or ADHD.

Kirsten frames counselling as a space for exploring personal strengths, increasing autonomy, and promoting emotional recovery. She believes an interactive therapeutic relationship can help resolve the lingering effects of past experiences and shift unhelpful patterns that affect current life situations. Sessions aim to provide understanding, validation and practical ways of expanding self-awareness and resilience.

She takes an integrative approach, drawing from a range of humanistic and evidence-informed theories to match each person’s needs. Her work is informed by Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt, Psychosynthesis and Existential approaches. This flexibility allows her to adapt methods to individual circumstances and goals.

Kirsten is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP membership - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating adherence to professional standards in the field.

Client-Centered and Mindful Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. It is useful for people exploring identity, self-esteem, relationship dynamics, or life purpose because it emphasizes understanding and personal growth.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. It can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and patterns of rumination by teaching practical skills to notice and respond differently to difficult experiences.

Kirsten works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they may blend elements from different methods and adjust the pace of work, ensuring the therapeutic plan matches each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy with Kirsten is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family and location. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each session.