Kirsty Lee, BACP

Kirsty Lee is a UK-based counsellor with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict and parenting challenges. She also works with depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, trauma and grief, and offers focused support for issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, fatherhood challenges and postpartum mood concerns.

Kirsty practices in an integrative way, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered approaches and mindfulness techniques to tailor sessions to each person. This flexible blend of methods helps individuals explore emotions, learn practical coping skills and develop new ways of responding to difficult situations. Kirsty aims to make the process straightforward by explaining techniques in clear, accessible language and avoiding confusing jargon.

She views counselling as a collaborative journey that builds on the client’s strengths, with the therapist and client working together to set goals and try strategies that feel manageable and meaningful. Kirsty holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and welcomes international clients. She invites anyone considering support to reach out to see whether her approach is a good fit for their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kirsty uses approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works with values and committed actions - it helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on meaningful life directions, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress; it is practical and goal-oriented and can help with anxiety, depression and mood regulation. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect and the client’s own pace, creating a supportive space to explore relationships, self-esteem and personal goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kirsty works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to suit each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or ongoing text-based messaging to suit different routines and comfort levels. This makes it easier to access consistent support from home, while allowing clients to balance therapy with work, parenting and other commitments.