Kirsty Lee, BACP

Kirsty Lee is a UK qualified counsellor with five years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting concerns, depression, low self-esteem, and instances of self-harm, offering steady guidance as clients explore their feelings and options.

Using an integrative approach, Kirsty draws on a variety of therapeutic methods including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred therapy, and Systemic therapy. This flexible way of working means sessions are tailored to each person - identifying useful strategies, exploring underlying patterns, and developing practical coping skills that fit the client’s life and goals.

Kirsty aims to make counselling clear and straightforward, avoiding confusing jargon and focusing on collaboration. She emphasises building on a person’s strengths, creating space to understand emotions, and supporting the development of realistic coping strategies that can be used during and after therapy.

She values the courage it takes to seek support and approaches each client with respect and encouragement. Kirsty welcomes questions about the process and is happy to discuss whether her way of working may be a good match for someone seeking help.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a more meaningful life. It is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and issues where avoidance has become a pattern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship in which the therapist listens and reflects to help clients explore their own solutions and build self-understanding - this approach can be especially useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirsty works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels relevant and manageable. The aim is to discover what helps an individual make progress rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people who cannot attend in-person appointments. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations, continue work during life changes, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable.