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Heather Kynaston

BACP · United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor focused on you

Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Session type
Online only

About Heather

Heather Kynaston offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or major life changes. She focuses on each person as an individual and helps them find clearer ways to cope. Heather uses short, straightforward language and aims to make sessions feel manageable for someone worried or hurried.

Heather practises Client-Centred Therapy, which places the client's needs and choices at the centre of the work. Sessions are built around listening, reflecting and helping people make sense of what matters to them.

Background and approach

She encourages honest talking about feelings and events without judgement, so difficult thoughts can be faced step by step. Her three years of experience include working with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction-related issues, eating concerns, intimacy matters, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar, ADHD, compassion fatigue and coaching around life changes.

That list guides the kinds of conversations she commonly has with people. Heather aims to help people create practical steps and new ways of coping. She will work at the client’s pace and follow their preferences about what to focus on.

The emphasis is on clear goals and small, achievable changes rather than complex jargon. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered from the United Kingdom. Heather is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP in her credentials.

What Heather works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflicts
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How Heather works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Heather among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

Person-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and the client’s own wisdom. The therapist reflects what the person says, helps them name feelings and supports them to make choices that match their values. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship and identity questions where someone needs space to think things through.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions around what feels most helpful. That might mean concentrating on emotional support, practical coping steps, or a mix of both depending on the client’s needs.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial expressions and have more conversational sessions. Phone appointments work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, written reflections and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility so people can choose what suits their routine and comfort.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What issues does she commonly help with?
Heather works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions and eating concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and following the client’s lead. Sessions centre on the person’s needs, values and choices rather than a fixed programme.
How much professional experience does she have?
Heather has three years of professional experience working in person-centred counselling settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet remotely.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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