Kirsty Harrington
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About me
If you feel like nothing's ever good enough, overthink whether you're getting things right, feel scared to try new things and put yourself out there, and feel like it's hard to meet the expectations despite how hard you're trying, I've got you.
You might feel anxious, frustrated, or exhausted and your head might be full of "should do" and "must do" thoughts.
Whether you find it hard to switch off from racing thoughts or have a critical voice in your mind that’s causing problems with self-doubt, motivation, or time management, I’m here for you. You might feel like you’re on a hamster wheel, working hard but struggling to cope. Let’s work it out together.
I offer a friendly ear and a practical mind, and together we’ll work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties for you to become more effective at home and in the workplace.
Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or low self-esteem or you're prone to people pleasing, bottling up emotions, perfectionism, procrastination, or self-criticism.
Through online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, I can help you understand yourself and your circumstances more fully, recognise and manage your emotions, reframe your thoughts, and communicate more effectively. Sessions are tailored to your needs and goals so that we work in a way that’s valuable for you.
I know that therapy can feel daunting, I am friendly and calm and will create safe and secure sessions for you. Like with many things, the thought of doing it is usually scarier than actually doing it, imagine how good you'll feel afterwards.
Next steps:
The first step is to contact me to arrange an initial consultation which is 30 minutes and is carried out by phone.
The initial consultation is a chance for me to hear what’s bringing you along to therapy and what you’d like to work on. I’ll explain a bit more about CBT and how I work, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.
After that, we can book in our first session to get your therapy started!
My working days are Monday-Friday 8.30am-7.30pm, I respond to emails and inquiries during these times.
Let’s get started.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Since qualifying, I've provided therapy in community and corporate settings and with people from various cultural and religious backgrounds, and with people with long-term health conditions and disabilities.
My main areas of interest are working with issues surrounding self-esteem, anxiety, and stress. I often provide therapy for busy professionals, those who are in demanding jobs, or run their own businesses.
I engage in regular training and supervision, and I run a monthly book review on my website.
My hopes for you:
My hopes for your time in therapy are for you to feel seen, heard, understood, and supported. I communicate without complicated psycho-jargon, and I am friendly and calm. I go beyond listening, offering you gentle challenge so that you can re-evaluate thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck in your difficulties so that you can move forward.
- Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Certificate in Counselling
- BABCP Accredited
Member organisations
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
- 30-minute phone initial consultation, cost £25
- 50-minute full session (Zoom), cost £80
- payment is made by bank transfer ahead of each session
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Further information
Drop me an email to book your:
- 30-minute initial consultation
- 50-minute full session
Check out my website for even more information and my book reviews:
- https://therapywithkirsty.co.uk
