Kirsty Black , NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to support. She is accredited with NCPS, a recognised counselling credential, and has four years of professional counselling experience alongside 16 years working in support roles across charities, schools, universities, and private practice.

She works with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, tailoring interventions to each person or group. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy and sexuality, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, neurodiversity, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and codependency.

Using an integrative model, she draws on multiple modalities to fit the needs of each client, and she is experienced in blending talking therapies with creative methods such as art and play elements when appropriate. Kirsty prioritises respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy, and she regularly engages in continuing professional development to enhance her practice. Her aim is to empower people to explore change and find more fulfilling ways of living, working collaboratively to shape the therapeutic pathway that best meets their needs.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and it supports taking values-based action even when emotions are challenging. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape emotional responses. It can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and family conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own goals; it supports self-exploration and is adaptable for a wide range of issues from low self-esteem to grief.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Kirsty works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often mix techniques to create a tailored plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy with Kirsty is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while travelling, and choose the format that best supports engagement and progress.