Kirsty Halm, BACP
Kirsty Halm welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by everyday pressures.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +10 more
About Kirsty
Kirsty Halm welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by everyday pressures. She helps with stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes in short, clear sessions that aim to make things more manageable. Kirsty is approachable and practical in her manner, so conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be done next.
She trained initially in person-centred counselling and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling.
Background and approach
Kirsty also holds a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Across 19 years she has worked in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and relationship concerns.
Her background includes face-to-face and remote sessions by video, telephone and live chat. Kirsty uses an integrative way of working. That means she draws on different methods to suit each person.
Sessions often combine a person-centred focus with practical cognitive techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. People often come to talk about parenting stress, intimacy questions, LGBT matters, grief or career uncertainty. Conversations are paced to each person, with time spent on emotional support and on simple strategies to try between sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 100513 | June 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Online support
Kirsty combines these approaches into an integrative way of working. She will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt the methods to match each person's goals and preferences. Finding the right fit is a shared process and decisions about approach are made together.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video sessions are useful for a close, conversational format. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and messaging can be shorter and easier to fit around work or childcare commitments, and they allow ongoing written check-ins between appointments.
Frequently asked
What issues does Kirsty help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma-related concerns, as well as relationship and intimacy issues and parenting or career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative, blending person-centred listening with practical cognitive techniques to help manage unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of experience working in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice, supporting people across a wide age range.
Which credentials and country are listed for the counsellor?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is BACP registered in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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