Kirsty Woodier , BACP

Kirsty Woodier is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a person-centred foundation, offering a compassionate and non-judgmental space for people to explore what matters to them. She brings a background in psychology and formal counselling training to her practice, holding a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) which indicates professional standards and ongoing development.

With three years of clinical experience, Kirsty supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, addiction and trauma. She also works with issues such as low self-esteem, anger, career uncertainty, coping with life changes, ADHD, and complex patterns like attachment difficulties, codependency and obsessive-compulsive behaviours.

Her approach prioritises the individual - believing that each person is the expert on their own life - and combines empathy and active listening with practical therapeutic tools when appropriate. Kirsty integrates person-centred principles with methods drawn from cognitive behavioural practice to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills and move toward clearer goals. She maintains professional supervision and continues professional development to ensure her practice remains informed and effective.

Person-Centred and CBT Approaches for Online Support

Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment where the client leads the pace and direction of change. This approach helps people who need to feel heard and understood while they explore personal values, relationships and emotional responses. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to challenge and change them - it is often used for issues like anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Kirsty collaborates with each person to consider their needs, goals and preferences, blending person-centred listening with structured techniques when those tools are helpful. Together they decide which methods fit best and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options support ongoing access to a licensed professional and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that suit them, while preserving continuity of care and adapting to changing needs.