Kirsty Bees, BACP

Kirsty Bees is a UK-based therapist who combines integrative methods with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor support to each person's needs. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standing in the UK. Kirsty uses the adaptability of integrative work alongside the structured, goal-focused techniques of CBT to help clients address unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping strategies.

With five years of clinical experience, Kirsty has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties and significant life changes. Her practice also attends to issues such as abandonment, body image, relationship and communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife concerns, as well as sexuality and women’s issues. She aims to help clients build lasting, positive change by identifying patterns, strengthening self-compassion and increasing confidence.

Kirsty describes the decision to begin therapy as an act of courage that can be empowering and life-enhancing. She works collaboratively with clients to create clear, personalised plans and to find effective strategies that fit each individual’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches and online support for practical change

Kirsty works primarily with cognitive behavioral therapy and an integrative approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Integrative therapy blends techniques from different models to create a personalised plan - this flexibility can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, life transitions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Kirsty treats this as a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which techniques match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kirsty is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments, and allow people to engage in therapy from their own environment. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver effective, evidence-informed care that supports practical change and coping strategies.