Kirsty Bees, BACP

Kirsty Bees is a UK-based therapist who combines integrative practice with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to tailor support to each person’s needs. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and challenges with self esteem and motivation, applying practical strategies alongside a reflective, person-centred stance. Kirsty emphasises helping people identify workable coping tools and ways to create lasting, positive change in daily life.

With training in both integrative approaches and CBT, Kirsty draws on structured techniques when they suit a client’s goals while remaining flexible to incorporate relational and insight-oriented methods. She holds BACP accreditation - BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects recognised professional standards in the UK. Her practice also attends to related areas such as abandonment, body image, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and issues often experienced in midlife or around life purpose.

Beginning therapy can feel challenging, and Kirsty frames that first step as an act of courage that often leads to increased empowerment and well-being. She aims to partner with clients to build confidence, strengthen resilience, and develop strategies that fit each individual’s circumstances and values.

Integrative and CBT approaches for accessible online therapy

CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy - is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage emotions and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with motivation. Integrative therapy blends techniques from different therapeutic models to suit the individual, combining practical tools with reflective work on relationships, values, and identity.

Kirsty Bees works collaboratively with clients to find the best therapeutic fit. She reviews goals, preferences, and presenting concerns together with each person and adapts methods over time, so the chosen approach supports real-world change while respecting the client’s pace and priorities. Registered professionals and therapists commonly use this collaborative process to tailor care.

Online therapy with Kirsty can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work, family and mobility. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, try different session formats, and access support from home or elsewhere, while maintaining the same therapeutic aims as in-person work.