About Kirsten
Kirsten Lawrence is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She also offers support around trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, mood differences such as bipolar, and attention difficulties like ADHD. Her manner is down-to-earth and focused on helping people notice their strengths and find clearer ways forward.
Kirsten uses a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience first. She listens without judgement and works alongside people to understand what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped by what each person needs rather than a fixed formula. Her work draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings in the moment. Mindfulness can be useful for reducing overwhelming stress, panic and rumination, and for building steady habits of attention.
With eight years of experience Kirsten offers practical tools alongside open conversation. She helps people explore family and relationship concerns, workplace stress, financial worries, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-esteem or life purpose. She also addresses caregiver strain and compassion fatigue.
Kirsten is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people in the United Kingdom and can meet with international clients. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
What Kirsten works with
Everything Kirsten lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Kirsten is listed here; the rest shows what else Kirsten works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kirsten lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How client-centred and mindfulness approaches work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace and priorities. This style helps when someone needs to feel heard, make sense of distress, or rebuild confidence.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings as they happen. Learning to observe rather than react can reduce panic, lower stress, and make it easier to cope with strong emotions. It is useful for anxiety, rumination and mood swings.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adapt techniques over time. Sometimes sessions emphasise listening and reflection, and sometimes they include short mindfulness exercises or practical strategies for daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people it also makes it simpler to practice mindfulness between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation.
Questions people ask about Kirsten
What kinds of problems does Kirsten help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and life changes. Other areas include parenting, career issues, bipolar, ADHD and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred, meaning conversations follow what the person brings. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help manage stress and attention to thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
Kirsten has eight years of experience working as a counsellor. That time has included supporting people with trauma, relationship problems and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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