Kirstine Hunter, BACP

Kirstine Hunter is a humanistic counsellor who offers warm, accepting support to help people untangle anxiety, low self-esteem and identity concerns. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and keeps her approach flexible to suit each person she sees.

She works in a non-judgemental way and focuses on helping people notice patterns in how they relate to themselves and others. Conversations aim to increase understanding and ease feelings of being overwhelmed. Kirstine adapts her style so sessions fit the person rather than forcing a single method.

Kirstine has seven years of counselling experience, including volunteering in bereavement services and an LGBT+ organisation. She has also worked within the health sector, specifically supporting people affected by cancer, and brings that perspective into her counselling.

Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts while focusing on chosen values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. These approaches are blended into a humanistic framework rather than used as rigid protocols.

She is particularly interested in how individual differences shape experience, and she offers support around a wide range of concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, career stress, compassion fatigue and challenges related to gender and identity. For practical steps to start, readers can select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes where getting unstuck matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to build practical steps for change. It often helps with anxiety, depression and managing stressful reactions in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together decide what fits best. That collaborative discussion can include trying a way of working for a few sessions and adjusting if needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. It can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to work around work and family routines. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to learn how sessions will be delivered and which arrangements best suit everyday life.