Kirstine Hunter, BACP

Kirstine Hunter is a humanistic counsellor who offers warm, accepting support to help people explore different aspects of themselves. Her main days for offering sessions are Monday and Wednesday, and she works with a range of concerns including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, identity issues and loss. Her practice emphasises a non-judgemental conversation that aims to increase awareness of how a person interacts with the world, others and themselves, and she adapts her way of working to fit the unique needs of each individual.

Alongside private practice, Kirstine has volunteered for a number of counselling organisations, including three years in a bereavement setting and work with an LGBT+ organisation. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Kirstine also brings experience from the health sector, having worked specifically in a cancer setting, and she has an understanding of how physical health can affect mental wellbeing. That background informs her approach, and she is particularly committed to supporting people experiencing menopausal or other hormonal changes. Clients can expect a compassionate, individualised approach aimed at finding practical ways to feel less overwhelmed.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn how to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings so they can move toward a more valued life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and struggles with motivation or meaning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and offers practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and managing overwhelming reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kirstine works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists can combine elements of these approaches to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives and to access support from the comfort of home when that is most helpful.