Mrs Kirsty Crawley - van Lieshout

Registered Professional Counselor

“Senior Counsellor from Dutch/Indonesian descent, living in the UK since 2002, working internationally via TeleHealth and in person at my office in Southampton (UK).”

About Me

I am a Professional Counsellor and Registered Accredited Member in Southampton, Hampshire, UK. I help you navigate life transitions, manage anger, address autism (ASD) and ADHD challenges and cope with grief. I use ACT, coaching, wellness support and relationship counselling in clear, practical sessions.

Approach

My counselling approach Integrative Humanistic, based in Gestalt, ACT, CBT, Solution Focussed with Person Centred Core Conditions - this might not mean anything to you..

You bring what you want to work on, I will ask lots of questions to enrich both our understanding. I will support you to set challenging enough goals and maybe even help you find your living direction.

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Basic Information

Southampton, United Kingdom

In-person & Online

Services

Online or in person; usually we start with an assessment session; we both take this time to decide if we can and want to work together. When we do, for individual counselling we start with a six session contract and we'll review in the middle and at the end. Individual Counselling cost £75 per 50 minute session. For relationship counselling, I offer nine to twelve sessions, whereby your homework is all based around communication. Relationship Counselling cost £90 per 50 minute session. I also offer Counselling Supervision on a monthly or bi-weekly basis. This could be in a group (max 3) or individual. Counselling Supervision cost £50 per hour.

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Elderly
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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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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