Counsellor profile
Kirsty Bees, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Kirsty
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. Kirsty Bees works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people coping with life changes.
Kirsty offers a straightforward approach. She meets people where they are and helps them talk through what is affecting day-to-day life. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and noticing patterns that make problems feel worse.
She combines ideas from different evidence-based approaches so sessions can be adjusted to what each person needs. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviour in the moment, or using reflective conversation to make sense of difficult feelings. The emphasis is on approaches that people can put into practice between sessions.
Kirsty often works on areas such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness and questions about life purpose. She also supports people facing midlife crises, issues around self-love and sexuality, social anxiety and women’s issues.
Her style is direct and practical. Clients can expect clear aims for sessions and simple exercises to try between meetings. For people in the United Kingdom who want straightforward counselling with an emphasis on change, Kirsty offers focused, evidence-informed support.
Evidence-informed approaches and online counselling
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviour together to change patterns that increase stress and anxiety; this helps with practical problem-solving and short-term relief. Another approach draws on integrative ideas, combining different methods in plain conversation to explore grief, self-esteem and life direction in a paced way.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Kirsty will discuss options with the client and agree what feels most helpful based on their needs and goals. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses, so the plan can change if needed.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you are interested in remote work, confirm the exact session options and formats before booking, as these are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to attend regular meetings and to use time for short check-ins when life is busy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people coping with life changes and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on coping strategies and identifying unhelpful patterns that can be changed over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.