- Empathy focused
- Practical tools
- Supportive listening
About Kirsty
Kirsty Woodier is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She also supports those facing grief, low self-esteem, addictions, family problems and challenges around parenting and life changes. Kirsty names codependency and attachment issues among the concerns she addresses. She works from a person-centred stance and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk.
Kirsty trained in psychology with a BSc (Hons) Psychology and holds a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling at level 4. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and takes part in regular supervision and continuing professional development. Her background includes helping people with trauma, domestic abuse, anger, obsessional worries and exam-related stress.
In sessions she listens first and follows what each person brings. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise empathy and acceptance, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to work on practical thinking and behaviour patterns. That mix lets her tailor the work to the problem and the person rather than using one fixed method.
Kirsty describes people as the experts on their own stories and treats therapy as a collaborative process. She offers support for practical goals like managing anxiety or rebuilding confidence, alongside space to process loss, guilt or difficult relationships. Her style is straightforward and empathetic, aimed at helping people make steady changes in day-to-day life.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with acceptance and empathy so the person feels heard and able to talk through difficult feelings. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship worries by creating space to understand what matters to the client.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, obsessive worries and coping with life changes where clear steps and tasks can help.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what the person hopes to achieve and try different ways of working until a good fit is found. The process is collaborative and adapts to the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make counselling easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when life feels overwhelming. Registered and accredited professionals can use online work to combine practical CBT tasks with the listening and presence of person-centred therapy, helping people carry learning into everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kirsty work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, low self-esteem, addictions and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred, client-centred approach that emphasises empathy and listening, and combines this with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to address thinking and behaviour patterns.
What is Kirsty’s background in counselling?
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and has three years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties.
Where is Kirsty based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Kirsty?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.