Kirsty Woodier, BACP

Kirsty Woodier is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and grief. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, addiction concerns, anger, work pressures, ADHD and changes that come with major life transitions. Kirsty works in a straightforward, person-centred way that aims to make talking feel easier and less daunting.

Kirsty draws mainly on Client-Centred Therapy alongside practical ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and identifying small, useful changes in thoughts and habits. She encourages people to notice patterns that get in the way and to try manageable experiments to see what helps.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Science with honours in Psychology and a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Kirsty is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and takes part in regular supervision and continuing professional development.

In therapy people can expect a warm, non-judgemental space to talk and to set practical goals together. Sessions are guided by the client’s priorities, whether that is improving mood, addressing relationship or family difficulties, managing compulsive behaviours, or building confidence. Kirsty aims to support each person to find realistic steps that fit their life.

She works from a belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and that change often begins with small, steady shifts in thinking and daily routines. Kirsty aims to keep things clear and practical while offering empathy throughout the counselling process.

How Kirsty’s approaches translate to online work

Kirsty uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on understanding a person’s perspective and offering empathic listening to help people feel heard and clearer about their goals. This approach helps with low mood, relationship strain and general life stress by putting the client’s experience at the centre.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) ideas to look at thoughts and everyday habits. CBT techniques help with anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking and habit patterns by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing practical changes.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Kirsty will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the style of work as the relationship develops. Together they decide which techniques to try and how to pace progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day. Many people find it simple to continue steady progress when sessions can be arranged to fit everyday routines.