Kirsty Woodier, BACP

Kirsty Woodier is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who tailors her work to each person's needs while drawing predominantly on a person-centred, humanistic approach. She aims to create a non-judgmental space where people can explore their concerns, build on personal strengths and work toward practical changes with empathy and compassion guiding the process.

Kirsty holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is an MBACP member - meaning she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. These qualifications support her practice and she supplements them with ongoing supervision and continuing professional development.

Her experience covers a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, parenting and blended family challenges, anger and jealousy, low self-esteem, career and life changes, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. She also works with concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

Kirsty believes people are experts in their own stories and focuses on helping clients access their own resources to meet personal goals. She encourages courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers practical support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Person-Centred and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Kirsty works mainly from a client-centred perspective which centres on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone is seeking greater self-understanding, improving self-esteem, or navigating relationship and family challenges.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, problem-focused approach that explores links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and is often used for issues such as anxiety, low mood and unhelpful coping patterns. CBT techniques can support clearer thinking, new coping skills and manageable steps toward change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kirsty works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what helps most and adapt methods as the work progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access a licensed professional from home or other convenient locations and can support consistent engagement even when life is busy or circumstances change.