Kirsty Woodier

Kirsty Woodier is a counsellor who helps people tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She supports those facing depression, relationship strains, grief and mild addictions. Kirsty aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental place to talk and to help clients take practical steps forward.

She draws mainly on person-centred practice, which focuses on listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace. Alongside that, Kirsty uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that can keep problems going. Sessions often involve talking through recent difficulties and experimenting with small changes to see what helps.

Kirsty holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She attends regular supervision and ongoing professional training as part of her practice.

Her approach is practical and warm. She encourages clients to identify strengths and to try doable strategies between sessions. The emphasis is on collaboration and on finding ways to manage feelings such as anger or anxiety in daily life.

People come to Kirsty for help with family difficulties, communication problems, coping with life changes and issues connected to attachment and codependency. She also supports those navigating career stress, parenting strain and compulsive behaviours, helping clients explore choices and build clearer next steps.

How Kirsty’s approaches translate to online therapy

Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and supporting clients to set their own goals. Online sessions that follow this approach involve open conversation, reflective listening and jointly deciding what the client wants to achieve. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT can include talking through situations, trying behaviour experiments and setting short exercises between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kirsty will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and she adjusts techniques as the work progresses. The aim is to find what helps in day-to-day life rather than imposing a fixed model.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce the time spent travelling, while still enabling reflective conversation and practical skill-building.