
Kirstie Bratton MA, BSc, MBACP (Accred.)

About me
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with a passion for helping people to explore their issues and express their feelings in a safe and confidential environment. In our sessions, we can think together about what is troubling you, and work through what is causing you pain or worry.
I have experience of counselling in NHS settings and also in charity organisations, working both with short term, time limited therapy, and also open ended counselling. My private counselling practice offers a comfortable space in which you are able to speak freely and without judgement. You can decide what the focus of our sessions will be, and how many sessions you would like.
Please contact me to arrange an initial session, during which we can discuss what has brought you to counselling, and how it may help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Leicester, and a BSc (hons) Degree in Social Work from the University of Lincoln.
I am an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and abide by their Ethical Framework for good practice.
I also have a valid and up to date DBS (formerly CRB).
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Fees
My fee is £40 per 50 minute session.
In exceptional circumstances, a reduced fee may be considered. Please contact me to discuss this.
I accept payment by cash, cheque or BACS.
Further information
My counselling practice is easily accessible and offers off road parking.
My contact telephone number is 07532 078 523. Alternatively, you can email me at lighthousecounsellingservice@gmail.com
For further information about my practice, you can visit my website www.lighthousecounsellingservice.com
Please note that if I am with a client, my phone will be turned off. Please leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am available.
Maps & Directions
Type of session
Online counselling: | No |
Telephone counselling: | Yes |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Home visits: | No |
Practical details
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | None |
Availability
I am available for daytime, evening and Saturday appointments. Please contact me regarding availability.
Types of client
Young people |
Adults |
Older adults |
Employee Assistance Programme |