Kirstine Hunter, BACP

Currently Kirstine Hunter offers most sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. She works as a humanistic counsellor and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which recognises professional counselling standards.

Kirstine combines a warm, accepting presence with practical support to help people explore different aspects of themselves. She believes that having a non-judgemental space to talk increases self-awareness and helps clarify how a person relates to the world, to others, and to themselves. Her approach is adaptable, shaped around each individual rather than a fixed formula.

Her experience includes voluntary roles in bereavement support for three years and work with an LGBT+ organisation, and she has supported people through anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, identity issues, and grief. Together with clients she explores ways to feel less overwhelmed and more able to manage everyday pressures.

Kirstine also has a background in the health sector, specifically working in a cancer setting, and brings an understanding of how physical health can affect mental wellbeing. She is particularly committed to supporting people experiencing menopausal or hormonal changes and tailors her practice to meet those needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT tends to help with anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day stressors through structured techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kirstine works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify what fits best with each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods to suit individual circumstances rather than applying one fixed model.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, health concerns, or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or elsewhere, while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical progress and wellbeing.