Kirsty Black, NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines formal training with many years of support work to help people move toward more satisfying lives. She is credentialed with the NCPS, a professional counselling accreditation, and holds a BA (HONS) in Counselling while also undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with a focus on family issues. She regularly engages in continued professional development to expand her skills and practice.

With four years of professional counselling experience and 16 years in support-based roles, Kirsty has worked across charities, schools, universities, and private practice. She has experience supporting people with neurodiversity, anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, family and couples conflict, identity and addiction concerns, and related challenges. She is comfortable working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and accepts international clients.

Kirsty works integratively, tailoring techniques from different modalities to each person or family. She can incorporate creative methods such as art and play-based activities, nesting dolls, and other experiential tools alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques, transactional analysis, and person-centred talking therapy. This flexible approach allows therapy to be adapted to individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

She aims to offer support with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy, helping clients take the steps they choose toward change. Kirsty offers online, telephone, and digital text-based therapy and invites prospective clients to reach out if they feel she might be the right counsellor for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for everyday challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoiding feelings has become a barrier to living fully.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can support individuals, couples, and families working through relationship wounds, attachment concerns, and difficulties forming secure bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirsty works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify which methods fit a person or family's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as therapy progresses.

Online therapy can make access to help more flexible - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits their schedule and comfort. These options support continuity of care across locations and life circumstances, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and everyday routines while maintaining the therapeutic connection with a qualified therapist.