Kirsty Halm, BACP
Kirsty Halm is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Kirsty
Kirsty Halm is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She offers straightforward, calm support and practical steps to cope with life changes and painful experiences. Her approach is down-to-earth and centred on what each person needs right now.
She trained originally in Person-Centred counselling and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy. Kirsty also holds a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Background and approach
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Across 19 years of work she has delivered counselling in schools, colleges, charities and independent practice. She has experience with in-person and remote sessions, using video calls, telephone, live chat and text messaging.
That variety means she can suggest formats that fit a person’s routine and comfort levels. Kirsty describes her practice as integrative. She draws on person-centred ways of working alongside cognitive approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
Sessions focus on building emotional resilience, exploring relationships, and developing small, realistic steps for change. People seeking help for grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem or parenting concerns will find practical conversations and steady support. The emphasis is on listening carefully, naming what matters, and working together to find manageable ways forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 100513 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kirsty works with
Everything Kirsty lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Online support
Cognitive-based techniques look at thoughts and behaviours and how they affect mood. Practical exercises and small experiments are used to test new ways of thinking and acting. These methods can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy gives flexibility in how people meet. Video calls let people use visual cues similar to face-to-face work. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options can help fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel, and make it easier to keep continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kirsty help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. Parenting, self-esteem, career and intimacy-related concerns are also listed areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The practice is integrative, combining person-centred listening with cognitive techniques. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on understanding patterns and trying new ways of coping.
How long has she been practising?
She has worked as a counsellor for 19 years in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, charities and independent practice.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, as well as face-to-face work where appropriate.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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