Kirsty Black, NCPS
Neurodivergent-affirming integrative counsellor
- Neurodivergent affirming
- Integrative therapy methods
- Works with families
About Kirsty Black
Kirsty Black is a neurodivergent-affirming counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on both formal training and many years of support work to assist clients across the lifespan. She is accredited with the NCPS and holds a BA (HONS) in Counselling, a bachelor level degree with honours in counselling studies, and is currently undertaking an MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health with a focus on family issues. She regularly engages in continuous professional development to expand her clinical knowledge and skills.
Kirsty has worked in support-based roles for 16 years and has three years of professional counselling experience, delivering services through charitable organisations, schools, universities, and private practice. That combination of lived and professional experience informs her approach to working with neurodivergent clients as well as those facing anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, family and couples challenges, identity questions, and addiction concerns.
She practises in an integrative manner, blending techniques from a range of therapeutic models so that the approach can be tailored to each person, couple, or family. Her toolbox includes methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Internal Family Systems, somatic and trauma-focused techniques, narrative and psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and other client-centered and creative interventions.
Kirsty works with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and offers online, telephone, and digital text therapy. She seeks to create a respectful, sensitive, compassionate, and empathic space, and she is willing to incorporate creative elements into sessions when helpful, including art, play-based ideas, and other experiential tools alongside talking therapies and structured strategies. Kirsty aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life and welcomes enquiries from those who feel she may be the right counsellor for them.
Kirsty has worked in support-based roles for 16 years and has three years of professional counselling experience, delivering services through charitable organisations, schools, universities, and private practice. That combination of lived and professional experience informs her approach to working with neurodivergent clients as well as those facing anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, family and couples challenges, identity questions, and addiction concerns.
She practises in an integrative manner, blending techniques from a range of therapeutic models so that the approach can be tailored to each person, couple, or family. Her toolbox includes methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Internal Family Systems, somatic and trauma-focused techniques, narrative and psychodynamic perspectives, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and other client-centered and creative interventions.
Kirsty works with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families and offers online, telephone, and digital text therapy. She seeks to create a respectful, sensitive, compassionate, and empathic space, and she is willing to incorporate creative elements into sessions when helpful, including art, play-based ideas, and other experiential tools alongside talking therapies and structured strategies. Kirsty aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life and welcomes enquiries from those who feel she may be the right counsellor for them.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kirsty Black have?
Kirsty Black has 4 years of experience.
Is Kirsty Black a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kirsty holds the NCPS credential. No additional licence details were provided.
In which languages does Kirsty Black provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kirsty Black located?
Kirsty is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kirsty Black as my therapist?
You can work with Kirsty through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kirsty Black work with international clients?
Yes, Kirsty works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kirsty Black cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could virtual therapy be the right fit for you?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can produce meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most people.One of the main benefits of remote therapy is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine or to access support from a distance.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic fit is needed you may switch practitioners at any time. For many people, virtual therapy provides an accessible, practical way to engage in therapeutic work while maintaining continuity and convenience.