Kirsty Lee, BACP

Kirsty Lee is a UK-qualified counsellor with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict and parenting challenges. She has worked with clients facing depression, low self-esteem and self-harm, and has experience addressing trauma, grief and a range of relational issues. Kirsty aims to make counselling straightforward and accessible by avoiding confusing jargon and explaining approaches in plain language.

She practices an integrative style, drawing on techniques from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred therapy and Systemic therapy. This means she adapts methods to fit each person - helping them explore emotions, build practical coping skills and find ways to navigate difficult situations that feel manageable and relevant.

Kirsty emphasises a collaborative process that focuses on the individual’s strengths and goals. Instead of offering quick fixes, she supports a longer-term journey of self-understanding and empowerment, guiding people to develop strategies and perspectives that can help during and after therapy. She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards.

If someone feels she might be the right fit, Kirsty welcomes questions and is ready to discuss how her approach could support their goals.

Approach-focused online therapy with practical options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages actions aligned with personal values - a useful approach for stress, anxiety and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the person’s own process of understanding and growth - it suits those seeking empathic, strength-based support. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Kirsty works collaboratively to find the best fit. Through conversation about needs, goals and personal preferences she tailors techniques so therapy feels relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video or phone can fit around work, family and other commitments, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to communicate when that suits best. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations and find a rhythm of work that integrates with everyday life.