Kirsty Coombs

Hello and welcome to my therapist profile.

I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the BACP, FPC, and UKCP. I hold an MA in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice from the University of Roehampton. I provide weekly therapy sessions to individuals both online and in-person from my consulting room in Haggerston (E8), which is just a short walk from Haggerston Overground and the nearby Dalston Kingsland Overground station.

As a professionally registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), FPC (Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling), and UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), I work within strict professional guidelines.

I worked for several years as a honorary psychotherapist within the NHS, where I worked with individuals with a primary diagnosis of Personality Disorder and a variety of co-existing difficulties. Some of these difficulties originated from experiences of trauma and abuse, but also from other early life difficulties and emotionally invalidating environments. I currently work in private practice full-time.

In private practice I welcome anyone who feels that therapy might be useful, whether you are just looking to have a few sessions to think about a specific issue, situation, relationship, or are considering longer term psychotherapy for more complex and deep-rooted difficulties.

Some people come to therapy with a specific issue or goal in mind. Others come to therapy because they want to get to know and understand themselves and their relationships with others better. People often seek help from me when they are struggling to manage problems related to stress, anxiety, feeling low or depressed, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, wanting to stop/change repeating patterns or behaviour, bereavement, self-esteem, work problems, or significant life-changes (becoming a parent, for example).   

Many people find it helpful to talk to an objective, professionally trained person outside of their family or circle of friends.

Choosing the right therapist is important and involves finding someone you feel you can work with and trust. I have an open approach to therapeutic work. In practice this means that I value consulting with clients to explore what is most likely to help. We are all different from each other, so I take a person-centred approach always putting the client and the therapeutic relationship first.

Whatever your reason for considering therapy, I provide a safe, confidential, professional, space where we can meet each week to work together on the issues that are causing you concern. 

You are welcome to contact me by telephone or email to discuss the possibility of working together, ask any questions, or arrange an initial appointment. I will get back to you promptly and in the strictest confidence.

Sessions begin on the hour, are 50 minutes long, and my standard fee is £70.

I will respond to you in good time and all correspondence between us will be confidential.

£70 for weekly 50 minute appointment(s).

I reserve a limited number of places for people on reduced incomes.