Kirsty Birnstiel | Anxiety Counselling in Chiswick | Counsellor in Northfields W13 | Counselling for overthinking | Anxiety Counsellor Ealing | Low mood counselling in Ealing | ADHD Counselling Chiswick W4

I decided to train as a counsellor through my own experience of having therapy for the first time in my mid 20s. I found it hugely beneficial as it helped me to understand myself and others better. Having that regular weekly session with someone outside of my world (friends and family) helped me to figure out my way forward and I left feeling more aware and calmer.

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked creatively in Media.

Qualifications:

- BA Hons in Person-centred counselling through Middlesex University
- Diploma in Person-centred counselling at Metanoia Institute in Ealing.
- TA101 Certificate
- Barefoot Business and Life Coaching
- Rapid Transformational Therapy.

My foundation is as a person-centred therapist, but I also draw from other modalities along with my coaching experience.

I am a qualified Mental Health Assessor through Metanoia Institute where I assessed clients for their MCPS (Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service) service and I previously worked for Anxiety UK.

Professional memberships held:

I am registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) as well as the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

My role as a counsellor:

My role as a therapist is to listen and to support you, to ask thought-provoking questions, and to empower you to make life-affirming, positive choices that will improve your emotional well-being. Or maybe it is to help you understand dynamics/ patterns in your life that are playing out but you don't know why. In my work, I draw from a number of different theoretical perspectives as well as my experience in coaching, ensuring it is helpful for you.