Kirsty Black , NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor who blends clinical training with long experience in support roles. She is credentialed with the NCPS, a professional counselling credential, and holds a BA (HONS) in Counselling. She is also undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with a focus on family issues, and regularly engages in continuous professional development to expand her skills.

Kirsty has worked in support-based roles for many years and has provided counselling through charities, schools, universities, and private practice. Her practice is integrative, drawing on a range of therapeutic tools so that interventions can be tailored to the needs of each person, couple, child, adolescent, or family. She has experience supporting people with neurodiversity, anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, family and couples conflict, identity questions, addiction, and related concerns.

She offers flexible formats including online sessions, telephone work, and digital text-based therapy, and can incorporate creative activities where helpful - for example art, play, or other expressive approaches. Her work is grounded in respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy, with an emphasis on empowering people to make meaningful change and find more fulfilling ways of living.

Approaches that guide online therapy and support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then focus on the values and actions that matter most. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where people want clearer direction and greater psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships formed early in life and how those patterns show up in current partnerships and family dynamics. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and emotional regulation within couples or families.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s pace and perspective. This approach supports self-exploration and can be effective for a wide range of concerns including identity, grief, and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kirsty collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts sessions over time so the work remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone chats, live text conversations, or ongoing messaging. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to fit support around work, family, or other commitments, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual circumstances.