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Kirsty Halm, BACP

Kirsty Halm is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and life changes.

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About Kirsty

Kirsty Halm is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief and life changes. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, intimacy issues, career worries and LGBT-related concerns. Kirsty writes plainly, listens closely and works with each person to find practical ways forward.

She began practising after graduation in 2005 and has nearly two decades of experience. That work has taken place in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice.

Background and approach

She has worked with people across a wide age range and with many different life situations. Kirsty holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her practice blends different methods to meet individual needs. Her roots are in Person-Centred counselling, where the focus is on the person’s own pace and priorities. Over time she has added other approaches to make an integrative model.

Sessions can include practical exercises, talking therapies and steps to build emotional regulation. Kirsty offers face-to-face and remote work, including video calls, telephone, live chat and text-based messaging. She aims to help people build resilience and manage difficult feelings so they can move forward in daily life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	100513	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kirsty lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes

Approaches that inform online work

Kirsty uses Person-Centred counselling, which puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters and helping people decide their own next steps. It is useful for building trust and exploring thoughts and feelings at a personal pace.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques are often helpful for stress, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Kirsty treats it as a collaborative conversation. She will discuss goals, try methods that suit the person and adjust the work as needed. Together the therapist and client decide what feels most useful for the situation.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions can fit a shorter slot or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, journalling-type work or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kirsty specialise in?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem and LGBT-related concerns. Parenting, career change and coping with life transitions are also areas she works with.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice is integrative, with roots in Person-Centred counselling and elements drawn from other evidence-based techniques. Sessions tend to be conversational with practical steps and emotional support.

How much experience does she have?

Kirsty has 19 years of experience working in settings such as schools, colleges, charities and independent practice. That experience includes work with people across a broad age range and with many presenting issues.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she provide?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work, as well as face-to-face appointments.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin work with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.