Kirsty Black, NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor who combines years of support work with formal counselling training to offer adaptable, person-focused therapy. Accredited with the NCPS - a recognised counselling accreditation in the UK - and holding a BA (HONS) in Counselling, she is also undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with a focus on family issues. Kirsty engages in ongoing professional development to keep her practice current and responsive to clients' needs.

Kirsty has supported people in a variety of settings for over 16 years, and her counselling practice builds on several years of professional counselling experience. She works integratively, drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered approaches to tailor support to each individual or family.

Her work includes support for neurodivergent clients and those facing anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, relationship and family conflict, identity concerns, addiction, and more. Kirsty is experienced with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and is open to integrating creative techniques when helpful - for example art, play, or other practical tools alongside talking therapies.

Kirsty offers therapy via online video, telephone, and digital text formats and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Kirsty draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values, notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them, and take meaningful steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relationship patterns and early attachment experiences that shape current emotional responses and connections. This approach can support couples, families, and individuals working through trust, intimacy, or relational pain.

Kirsty also employs client-centered therapy, creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and focus of work; this helps people build self-understanding and confidence in their own resources.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. Kirsty will work with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy lives and for those who cannot attend in person. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access registered professionals and therapists in a way that fits the client's routine and comfort.