Kirsty Waite, BACP

Kirsty Waite is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people facing life’s challenges. She brings three years of professional experience and over 600 clinical hours to her practice, and is registered with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional body for counsellors in the UK.

Kirsty tailors each therapeutic plan to the individual, blending person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic insights. This flexible, client-focused approach allows exploration of emotional patterns, coping strategies, and personal values in a way that suits each person rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people with anxiety and stress, grief and loss, parenting challenges, chronic illness or disability including carers support, low self-esteem, trauma and past abuse, and major life transitions. In addition to professional training, Kirsty draws on lived experience as a carer, which informs a patient, empathetic stance when working with clients balancing caregiving responsibilities and their own wellbeing.

Kirsty believes that people have the capacity for change and that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to help clients reconnect with inner strengths, make sense of difficult emotions, and move toward meaningful goals. Sessions are collaborative and supportive, respectful of each person’s pace and values, and adaptable in structure when needed. When someone is ready to start, Kirsty is available to listen and work alongside them toward the changes they seek.