I am a warm, down-to-earth psychologist who is passionate about offering compassionate, evidence-based psychological support for adults aged 18 and over. I enjoy working collaboratively with people from all walks of life who may be experiencing anxiety, specific phobias, social anxiety, depression, emotional regulation concerns, grief and loss, perinatal challenges, panic attacks, and life transitions. I particularly like walking alongside clients and assisting them to build practical tools to manage distress, enhance their coping, and reconnect with what matters to them most.
My approach is gentle, flexible, and tailored to each person. Good therapy should honour the unique life experiences, strengths, and needs of every individual. A one size fits all therapeutic approach just isn’t my style and I believe that effective intervention should be just as diverse as we are. I am neurodiversity-affirming and have a particular interest in supporting individuals with ADHD, offering both comprehensive diagnostic assessment, and coaching.
I aim to be caring and approachable with my clients, while also providing compassionate guidance and gentle honesty when invited. I’m passionate about creating a safe environment that nurtures emotional and psychological wellbeing. I believe my clients are the expert of their own experience and remain curious, respectful and open in my role, deeply listening to them. The opportunity to support and encourage the people I’ve worked with in their journey towards increased coping, enhanced wellbeing, vitality and greater resilience is an absolute honour, and something I never take for granted. I genuinely enjoy supporting clients to self-reflect, develop self-compassion and navigate life’s challenges, whilst working towards creating a more holistically values-driven life.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on evidence based therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT), Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also have a deep passion for the natural world and a keen interest in the emerging research on Eco and Nature Based interventions including Walk and Talk therapy. I enjoy providing both practical and implementable tools and strategies for day to day living, as well as working on the deeper layers, to enhance meaningful longer term change.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, depression, social anxiety, life transitions
Toolkit
CBT, ACT and Trauma-Focused ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness
Why we love Kirsten
Boundless energy. Her affinity with nature. Her love of all things chocolate. Her appreciation for all walks of life.
