Kirsty Black , NCPS

Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor accredited with the NCPS and holding a BA (HONS) in Counselling. She has four years of professional counselling experience and brings an additional sixteen years of supporting roles across charities, schools, universities, and private practice to her work, which informs a practical and empathetic approach to care.

She is currently undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with an emphasis on family issues and continues to engage in ongoing professional development to expand her skills. Kirsty works integratively, drawing on multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor sessions to each person or family she supports. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Kirsty is experienced supporting adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and offers flexible remote options including video, telephone, and digital text therapy. She prioritises respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy, and aims to empower people to move toward more meaningful and manageable lives through collaborative, creative, and person-centred work.

Integrative approaches for effective online therapy

Kirsty commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to clarify personal values so that actions align with what matters most - an approach often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and to support healing around abandonment, intimacy, and family dynamics, making it a helpful fit for couples and family work.

Client-Centred Therapy frames sessions around empathy and unconditional positive regard, giving clients space to lead the pace and focus of their work and supporting self-esteem, identity exploration, and emotional processing.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Kirsty works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or geographical constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support in different formats so clients can choose what feels most accessible and effective for them.