Kirsty Halm, BACP

Kirsty Halm offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She writes simply and listens carefully to what matters most. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier and find workable next steps.

She trained in person-centred counselling and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Kirsty is a BACP member, which means she meets professional standards set by that organisation.

Her practice has developed into an integrative model. That means she blends different techniques to suit each person’s needs rather than using only one method. Sessions focus on clear goals, building emotional resilience and practical tools for daily life.

Kirsty has worked in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice since 2005. She has supported people aged from six to over 75 with issues such as trauma, bereavement, self-harm, anger and addiction. That breadth means she is used to adapting her style for different ages and situations.

She provides both face-to-face and remote contact and has experience with video, telephone and live chat. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when booking. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Person-centred work focuses on listening and creating a non-judgemental space. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work through emotions and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood or stress.

She combines these approaches in an integrative way so techniques are chosen to suit each person. Together the client and counsellor agree what to try and review how it is working. That collaborative process helps shape breaks, homework or short skills practice between meetings.

The biography lists experience with face-to-face contact and remote sessions via video, telephone and live chat, but readers should confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life gets hectic. Phone sessions can be useful when a quieter or lower-bandwidth option is needed, while video lets verbal and non-verbal cues guide the session. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote meetings so practical skills are still practised and reviewed.