Ms Kirsty Birnstiel
Certified Professional Counselor
“Hello, Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with your relationships? You don't have to cope on your own. I am a BACP registered counsellor based in Northfields/ Hanwell W7 and Richmond TW9. Get in touch to find out more.”
About Me
Approach
I believe that we all have the capacity and the wisdom to resolve our difficulties and to improve our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes this ability to know what is right for us can become blocked when we are stuck in coping mechanisms such as people pleasing, fearing judgement, a lack of boundaries and feeling anxious in different situations due to negative life experiences.
With support from the right counsellor you will be able to discover new ways of dealing with what might be holding you back and recognising the value and worth you have.
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Services
Entering therapy can be the first step toward change. You will learn more about yourself and understand the causes of your problems and how you want to life your life going forwards.
I am warm, empathic and non-judgemental and can help you gently explore and develop a greater understanding of what is going on for you in your life. We work collaboratively and at your own pace.
Services Offered:
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Women's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Professional Title:
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Certified Professional Counselor
A counselor who has met certification standards for providing professional mental health counselling services.
Qualifications
Middlesex University
Metanoia Institute
Iron Mill College, Poole
Registrations
British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Registered Guidance Counsellor