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Kirsty Black, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kirsty is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kirsty. View 2 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Awesome

Reviewed July 2024

Kirsty was really helpful and a great listener she helped me understand a lot and make sense of a lot of stuff

Reviewed November 2023

More about Kirsty

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

Hello, and welcome. I am Kirsty, a Neurodivergent affirming counsellor. I am an accredited and credentialed Counsellor in the UK with 3 years of professional work experience. I am accredited with the NCPS and hold a BA (HONS) in Counselling. I am currently undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, with an incorporation into Family issues. I strive to further my knowledge in all areas, and as such, regularly engage in Continuous Professional Development.

I have supported individuals in support-based roles for 16 years, and have provided counseling to my clients through charitable organisations, schools, universities, and private practice.

I have experience in helping clients with Neurodiversity, anxiety and Depression, Loss and bereavement, family and couples issues and conflict resolution, Identity, addiction, and more. I am able to work with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. I am able to offer online, telephone, and digital text Therapy.

I have both lived and professional experience working with individuals who are Neurodivergent and work Integratively. This means that I am able to utilise therapeutic tools from a number of modalities and tailor the therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs.

I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey and work with you in a way that meets your needs.

Working with you Integratively and Creatively means we will be able to incorporate creative therapy into our sessions if you are happy to, such as art, play therapy, nesting dolls, and more. This may also include CBT techniques, Transactional Analysis, Person Centred Talking Therapy, and many other strategies to support you with whatever you may bring within your Therapeutic journey. I look forward to hearing from you and hope that we can work together. Please do reach out, if you feel that I could be the right Counsellor for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression ADHD Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS23-03009 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kirsty Black

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

2 reviews

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Awesome

Reviewed July 2024

Kirsty was really helpful and a great listener she helped me understand a lot and make sense of a lot of stuff

Reviewed November 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kirsty Black offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kirsty Black works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kirsty Black speak?

Kirsty Black speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kirsty Black have?

Kirsty Black has 4 years of experience.

Where is Kirsty Black licensed to practice?

Kirsty Black is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Kirsty Black accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Kirsty Black accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kirsty Black offer?

Kirsty Black offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Kirsty Black?

Kirsty Black can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kirsty Black?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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