Dr Kirstie Fleetwood
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About me
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Systemic Practitioner and Executive Coach, offering both therapy and coaching for a range of difficulties. I work in a holistic way, using a mind-body approach - I believe that our bodies hold important information that we are often disconnected from.
My career coaching work tends to focus on building psychological resilience, tackling imposter syndrome or perfectionism. I often include areas such as work/life balance, improving sleep, mindfulness, managing stress and work relationships, as well as thinking about changes of career direction.
I have training in a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, which can be tailored for your individual needs and preferences. These include person centred, CBT, psychodynamic approaches, systemic (family therapy), embodied or somatic practices (using the body) and creative approaches. I strive to create a warm, safe and empathic space where you will feel able to explore your current difficulties. I am also currently (2022) training in EMDR.
I worked in the NHS from 2010-2020. I also have experience in third sector and corporate settings. I have experience with a wide variety of mental health difficulties and have a particular interest in working with: anxiety, work stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-confidence or self esteem, and low mood. I am also a trained yoga teacher, and am passionate about embodied practices and the mind-body connection; when appropriate I also use movement in therapy sessions.
I also have an online 6-week therapy / coaching group course for women which is ongoing. Please see further down on my profile for more information.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications include a Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I have also trained for two years at the Institute of Family Therapy (Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples). I have also worked in academia, including as an external lecturer and Master's supervisor for University College London (UCL).
I am trained and have experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches. I work in an integrative way, utilising a combination of person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, trauma-focused CBT, Mindfulness and systemic approaches, depending on the needs of the individual. I can also integrate creative and play therapy approaches, as well as somatic or embodied practices - I am also a trained yoga teacher, additionally trained in Embodied Yoga Principles - a crossover of psychology, coaching, yoga and other movement practices.
I have worked in the NHS in a number of settings, including: primary care (IAPT), secondary care, family therapy teams, eating disorder units, and adult palliative care and child bereavement. I have also worked in a domestic violence charity for children and mothers, and a charity for ex-military veterans experiencing PTSD. I worked for many years in the NHS in a specialist CAMHS (children, adolescent and family service).
I now operate my private practice full time, as well as working with a large corporate organisation offering psychological resilience training and 1:1 coaching sessions for senior executive employees.
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Fees
From £125.00 to £150.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
£125 per session (therapy), £150 (coaching or couples). Coaching packages are available.
I am not offering reduced rates or insurance payments at this time.
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I am seeing clients face to face in Bristol, and otherwise online.
Further information
I am launching an online therapy and empowerment programme for women this autumn (The Untamed Collective). Please contact me if you would like to be added to my mailing list.
The collective is for you if…
you feel stuck, anxious or lack confidence
you want to live life according to your rules
you find yourself at a crossroads in your career, relationship or just life
you need inspiration from like-minded women
you’re looking for sound guidance you can trust from qualified professionals
you want to learn to trust your intuition
you don’t yet know and appreciate who you really are!
