Kirsten Lawrence
Calm, person-centred counselling for life challenges
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About Kirsten
Kirsten Lawrence offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. She is clear and calm in session and aims to help people understand what they are facing and find workable steps forward. Kirsten uses a human-centred way of working that focuses on the person rather than labels.
She brings eight years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
In practice she draws on client-centred ideas and mindfulness alongside other humanistic approaches. That means conversations focus on the person’s experience, with attention to thoughts, feelings and bodily awareness. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through difficult feelings and reactions.
Kirsten supports exploration of trauma, abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, bereavement, mood and panic difficulties, ADHD-related issues, compassion fatigue and questions about self-worth. She also works with practical concerns such as money stress, career anxieties and communication problems.
Work in sessions includes helping people spot patterns that cause pain, practising simple mindfulness and breathing exercises, and trying out different ways of responding in everyday life. The aim is to increase confidence and a sense of control so decisions feel clearer. Kirsten accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
People usually start by completing a short questionnaire and then arranging their first meeting according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 258445
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Kirsten's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Kirsten works with
Everything Kirsten lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kirsten lists
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How Kirsten works online
Mindfulness Therapy encourages noticing bodily sensations and thought patterns. Simple breathing or grounding practices are used to reduce overwhelming emotions and manage anxiety or panic. These practices can help with stress, mood swings and strong reactions to past trauma.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Kirsten treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss what helps most based on the client’s goals, day-to-day needs and how they prefer to work, and adjust the plan over time.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, and they can reduce the need to take time out for in-person appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a busy day, and it means mindfulness exercises can be practised in the person’s usual environment.
Questions and answers
What issues does Kirsten specialise in?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, grief, self-esteem and mood concerns including bipolar and panic. Additional focus areas include ADHD-related struggles, compassion fatigue and relationship or family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centred with mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on the person’s experience, noticing patterns, and practising simple skills to manage emotions.
What background and experience does she have?
Kirsten has eight years of clinical experience working within humanistic counselling frameworks. Her work draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when booking a session.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and availability and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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