Kirsty Black , NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines formal training with extensive front-line support experience. She is accredited with the NCPS and holds a BA (HONS) in Counselling - an undergraduate degree with honours - and is currently undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with an emphasis on family issues. With four years of professional counselling practice and sixteen years in support-based roles across charities, schools, universities, and private settings, she brings both academic grounding and practical insight to her work.

She has supported people with neurodiversity, anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, family and couples conflict, identity concerns, and addiction, among other needs. Kirsty works with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and offers remote sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more reachable for varied schedules and circumstances.

Kirsty practises integratively and creatively, drawing on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor support to each person. When appropriate she can incorporate creative methods such as art or play into sessions. She approaches each person with sensitivity, empathy, and respect and aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward clearer coping and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches Used in Online Therapy with Kirsty

Kirsty uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify personal values, and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and difficulties with motivation.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and to build more secure connections. This approach can help with relationship challenges, intimacy-related issues, and family conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can support work on anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Kirsty works collaboratively with each person to find the mix of approaches that best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as the therapeutic relationship develops.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and access therapy from locations that work best for the client, while allowing therapists to adapt session style and tools to remote formats.