Kirsten Stoyell

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Clinical Psychologist, HCPC Registered

About me

Have you experienced abuse and don't know where to turn? I work with adults who have suffered from emotional, psychological and narcissistic abuse. Whether it be from a family system, partner, or work environment, psychological and emotional abuse often leaves scars that are very deeply rooted. Some of this abuse may not even be obvious to begin with. Through therapy, I help my clients unpack their experiences, and together we build on coping tools, and processing of the trauma through somatic and brain based interventions. 

Additionally, I have experience working with other mental health issues from severe psychiatric disorders to day to day difficulties with coping with stressors.

I offer a friendly, personalised approach to therapy and believe that through therapy, you can go on to live a fulfilling life. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I have been practicing as an independent clinical psychologist since 2021. However, I began my training in 2012 and have extensive practical and theoretical experience. I have worked as part of multi-disciplinary teams in large psychiatric units, as well as running my own practice. I treat adults who are experiencing psychological distress from narcissistic, emotional and psychological abuse.

I work from a systemic paradigm which sees the person in context. I am highly skilled at working interactionally, and have a person-centred approach. I have been trained to level III in Interactional Pattern Analysis (Cave, 2020; Vorster, 2014) which is a tool that helps with understanding an individual’s unique interactional patterns and assists with formulating a solution to each person. I also work with brain-based techniques such as Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems which are unique therapeutic interventions for trauma, anxiety, grief and many more issues.

I believe that although we can talk about trauma, it ultimately needs to be resolved at both a neurological and physical level alongside talking therapy.

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HCPC
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£140.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • BUPA
  • WPA

Additional information

Individuals: £140.00

Insurance Rates: Set by Insurer

When I work

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London, Greater London, EC1V

Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Afrikaans

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
FaceTime

Supervision

Online

I offer clinical supervision with a systemic lens, and I am informed by interpersonal therapy, IFS, and person centred approaches.

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