Kirsty Hughes

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BA (Hons) MBACP
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Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello, I'm Kirsty, a qualified Counsellor and registered member of the BACP. With a wealth of experience spanning various age groups and backgrounds, I've worked with clients facing a spectrum of challenges. These include but aren't limited to depression, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences, relationship dynamics, body image concerns, confidence and self-esteem issues, miscarriages, working with adolescents, OCD, phobias, assertiveness, and setting boundaries. Additionally, I have extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

As an integrative therapist, I customize my approach to match each client's unique needs and preferences. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out. I'm here to help. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Foundation Degree, Integrative Counselling 

BA Hons degree gaining a 2.1 upper class.

Registered MBACP

Hundreds of hours of CPD learning.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.

Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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).

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • Axa Health
  • Health Assured
  • Aviva
  • Saga
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Cigna

Additional information

£45 pound per hour 

Free telephone/online consultation

Online session £40for 50 minutes 

Home therapy sessions can be arranged at my discretion.

Discount for low income families, students, OAPs, unemployed, teens and carers,

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Please contact me regarding appointments. I will try my very best book you at a time and date convenient to you. 

Further information

I pride myself on providing a bespoke service tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each individual client. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to help and support, regardless of financial circumstances. If you find yourself on a limited income, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm committed to exploring options and finding arrangements that work for both of us.

In terms of therapy modalities, I offer flexibility by providing online face-to-face sessions as well as telephone therapy. This ensures accessibility and convenience, allowing clients to engage in therapy from the comfort of their own space or during times that suit their schedules best. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore and work through their challenges.

Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

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Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Google Meet

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