- Years in practice
- 19
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kirsty
Kirsty Halm is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and parenting challenges. She works with adults on relationship concerns, grief, trauma and self-esteem. Kirsty also helps LGBT clients and those facing career and life changes.
Kirsty trained in person-centred counselling and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Background and approach
She is a BACP member which reflects professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has practised for 19 years across schools, colleges, charities and independent practice. That range means she has experience working with younger people through to those in later adulthood.
Her sessions are offered face to face and remotely using video calls, telephone, live chat and text-based messaging. Kirsty describes her approach as integrative, drawing on person-centred values alongside practical techniques. In sessions she focuses on listening, helping people identify patterns, and trying out manageable changes.
Practical skills such as breathing, behavioural experiments and simple cognitive strategies are used when helpful. Many people come to her wanting clearer boundaries, calmer reactions and better ways to cope with parenting stress. She aims to help clients build emotional resilience and find sustainable ways to manage everyday pressures.
The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that fit the persons needs.
What Kirsty works with
Everything Kirsty lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kirsty helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Approaches that suit online parenting and life work
Person-centred counselling focuses on understanding and acceptance. The therapist listens closely, helps people feel heard and supports them to find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for parents and those facing life transitions who need a steady, empathetic space.Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Sessions use practical exercises such as trying new behaviours, testing unhelpful thoughts and learning simple breathing or relaxation skills. These techniques are often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt sessions over time. Clients and therapist work together to test methods and choose what works best for each situation.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, which adds flexibility for busy lives. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around childcare, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Kirsty
What kinds of problems does Kirsty help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and self-esteem difficulties. Parenting concerns, relationship issues, intimacy worries and career changes are also within her stated focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kirsty uses an integrative style that combines person-centred values with practical techniques. Sessions involve listening, exploring patterns and trying straightforward coping strategies.
How long has she been practising?
She has 19 years of experience working in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice. That experience covers a wide age range of clients.
What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work, as well as face-to-face meetings when appropriate.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.
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