Counsellor profile
Kirsten Lawrence, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Family and parenting issues
About Kirsten
Kirsten Lawrence is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has eight years' experience and works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting matters, relationship and family issues, grief, and self-esteem.
She uses mainly client-centred and mindfulness approaches and adapts her methods to what a person needs. Sessions focus on listening, exploring feelings and noticing patterns that affect everyday life. The work aims to increase self-understanding and personal resources rather than offering quick fixes.
Kirsten describes counselling as a place to be understood and to talk through difficult experiences. She offers a collaborative style where people are invited to set the pace and the topics. Practical coping strategies may be introduced alongside reflective work that looks at how past events shape current reactions.
Her background includes a range of humanistic influences, with elements drawn from transactional analysis, psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, Gestalt, psychosynthesis and existential thinking. These are integrated into sessions as helpful, not as labels, so conversations remain straightforward and relevant.
People come for many reasons: feeling stuck after a life change, dealing with bereavement, managing mood or panic, coping with caregiver stress, or wanting clearer boundaries in relationships. She also works with issues linked to identity and LGBT concerns. Kirsten accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally and conducts sessions in English.
How client-centred and mindfulness approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy is based on listening carefully and following what the person brings. The counsellor offers steadiness and reflection so people can notice feelings and make their own choices. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and intrusive thoughts. It encourages noticing bodily sensations and thoughts without judgement, which can reduce reactivity during panic or difficult moods. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kirsten will discuss options with each person and decide together what helps most, using the client’s goals and preferences as a guide. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it possible to have sessions from a quieter place. Registered or accredited professionals often find online sessions useful for maintaining continuity of care across locations.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem and mood concerns among others.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She primarily uses client-centred methods and mindfulness therapy, adapting other humanistic and practical techniques to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP and works with people in the United Kingdom while also accepting international clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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