Kirsty Waite, BACP

Kirsty Waite is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers compassionate, client-focused support for people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With three years of professional experience and over 600 clinical hours, she combines evidence-informed methods to tailor therapy to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Kirsty works from an integrative stance, drawing on approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, and emotionally focused techniques to address presenting concerns in a way that suits the individual.

Her practice includes support for those affected by chronic illness or disability, carers balancing caregiving and self-care, low self-esteem, trauma and past abuse, parenting challenges, and difficulties with sleep, career and compassion fatigue. Kirsty also has lived experience as a carer, which informs her empathy, patience, and practical understanding when working with clients juggling caregiving responsibilities alongside their own wellbeing. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a recognised professional body in the UK.

Kirsty approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering a respectful, paced environment that is flexible when needed and structured where helpful. She aims to help people make sense of difficult emotions, reconnect with inner strengths, and move toward the changes they want to make in their lives.