About Me
Hi, I'm Kirsty…
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And I'm probably not what you picture when you think "therapist." Although I do own my fair share of beige jumpers (they go with everything!), I’m not your stereotypical blank-slate, nodding-silently kind of therapist.
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In my (virtual) therapy room, I'm very much myself. I swear, I laugh (with you!), and I talk like a normal person (no psychobabble here). You'll get a real human being who's genuinely invested in helping you navigate life with chronic illness.
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I live with chronic pain, so I get it. I’ve been down the guilt spirals and back again and I’m always working on my relationship with my inner critic who likes to challenge me when I need rest!
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I'm a BACP registered therapist offering a confidential, non-judgmental space where you're met with empathy and respect. And I'm absolutely LGBTQIA+ affirming and body and fat positive.
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When & Where We Can Work Together
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I offer online counselling sessions to those aged 18+ across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. If you’re not comfortable with screens, that’s no problem. We can always connect via telephone instead.
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The Professional Bits
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For those interested in the qualifications behind the person:
· MSc Counselling & Therapeutic Communication
· BA (Hons) in Psychology
· FdSc in Integrative Counselling Practice
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Outside the Therapy Room
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When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me with my nose in a good book, eating chocolate, fawning over any animal in my vicinity, and the music blaring will always be Taylor Swift (I make no apologies for this!).
A Therapist Specialising in Chronic Illness
I specialise in working with people living with chronic illnesses, chronic pain, fatigue or dynamic disability. I've worked with clients managing everything from Endometriosis, FND, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Renal Failure, POTS, Chronic Lyme and many others.
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Living with chronic illness changes everything and I'm here to help you navigate those changes, whether you're:
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· Grieving your pre-illness life and identity
· Working through relationship difficulties that have emerged
· Processing experiences (good and bad) in healthcare settings
· Trying to navigate work with unpredictable symptoms
· Simply trying to find your place in a world that doesn't always accommodate disability
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What makes our work together different is that I don't just understand chronic illness professionally, I get it on a personal level too. I have lived with chronic pain for almost a decade. This gives me a deepened empathy for what you're going through, without assuming I know exactly what your unique experience feels like. If therapy with me sounds like your vibe, please don’t hesitate to reach out.