Hi, my name is Kirsty, and I am a qualified counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where you can feel listened to, understood, and accepted as you are.

At Skyla Counselling, I provide professional counselling in Tewkesbury, supporting adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, or life transitions. My aim is to help you reconnect with your inner strengths, recognise your inherent worth, and move towards a greater sense of emotional wellbeing, at a pace that feels safe and right for you.

I have additional training in trauma-informed counselling, which shapes the way I work with all clients. I take a gentle, collaborative approach, helping you to understand how past experiences may be affecting your thoughts, emotions, and relationships today. Together, we can explore ways for you to regain a sense of safety, choice, and control in your life.

I offer face-to-face counselling in Tewkesbury, as well as online counselling and telephone counselling, providing flexible options to suit your needs and circumstances.

My experience includes volunteering with the Gloucestershire counselling agency, Essential Space, where I supported adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I have also volunteered with Young Gloucestershire, offering counselling support to young adults aged 18–25 who were navigating life changes and managing complex emotions such as anger, loneliness, and feelings of not belonging.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a respected professional body that upholds clear ethical and professional standards.

Alongside my counselling work, I practise mindfulness and value reflective, creative approaches to therapy. When appropriate, I will offer the potential to integrate some creativity into our counselling sessions to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience. I believe effective counselling is rooted in a therapeutic relationship that feels human, respectful, and emotionally safe.

If you are considering counselling in Tewkesbury or online, you are welcome to get in touch. I would be honoured to support you as you take this first step towards improved mental health, emotional balance, and a more fulfilling way of living.