Kirsty Black, NCPS
Kirsty Black brings four years of counselling experience combined with a long history of support roles.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +19 more
About Kirsty
Kirsty Black brings four years of counselling experience combined with a long history of support roles. She holds NCPS accreditation and a BA (Hons) in Counselling, and is continuing her studies with an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Kirsty describes herself as neurodivergent-affirming and aims to offer respectful, compassionate care.
Her background includes work in charities, schools, universities and independent practice. That variety means she has supported people across many settings and life stages.
Background and approach
She has experience helping with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, neurodiversity-related concerns, relationship and family conflict, and identity questions. Kirsty uses an integrative style and draws on different therapy approaches to match each person. She can incorporate creative elements like art or play where helpful, and also uses talking therapies and practical techniques.
Sessions are tailored to what each person finds useful. She offers online, telephone and text-based work, and can work with international clients in English. Kirsty balances practical tools with emotional support, aiming to help people feel understood while they try new ways of coping.
People who choose Kirsty often want a flexible, down-to-earth counsellor who adapts methods to the person. She describes her role as supportive and collaborative, helping clients set goals and find manageable steps toward change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-03009 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kirsty works with
Everything Kirsty lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kirsty lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and agree which methods to try. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as understanding grows and needs change.
Online therapy with Kirsty uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is wanted. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit around work breaks or childcare. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins, written reflections and a way to work when typing feels easier. These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Kirsty works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD and neurodiversity-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
She uses an integrative approach that blends talking therapies and practical techniques. Creative tools such as art or play can be included when helpful to the person.
What is Kirsty’s professional background?
She has four years of counselling experience and 16 years in support roles across charities, schools, universities and independent practice.
Where is Kirsty based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the NCPS.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
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