Business Details
Expert Clinical Psychology Services in York
As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Relational Psychotherapist with over two decades of NHS leadership experience, I specialise in helping individuals transform burnout, anxiety, and trauma into renewed confidence and vitality. My practice integrates Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gestalt Psychotherapy to address emotional wellbeing through both mental and physical dimensions. Having worked extensively with clients facing career challenges, relationship issues, and complex trauma, I provide a safe, collaborative space for lasting personal growth.My approach prioritises tailored support, whether through in-person sessions in York or online therapy via secure platforms. With a deep understanding of workplace stress and biological changes affecting women, I combine technical expertise with empathetic guidance to help clients reclaim fulfilling lives. My NHS background ensures a rigorous, evidence-based framework while maintaining a compassionate, client-centred ethos. I am committed to creating transformative experiences that address both immediate concerns and long-term psychological resilience.
Services
Burnout therapy
Anxiety treatment
Depression support
Trauma recovery
Career coaching
Relationship therapy
Stress management
Online counselling
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of NHS leadership experience in clinical psychology
- Dual qualification in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy
- Personalised approach combining mental and physical wellbeing strategies
- Specialist support for workplace stress and women's biological transitions
- Secure online therapy available alongside in-person York sessions
What people say
Life-changing support
Holistic approach
Safe environment
Career transformation
Professional yet approachable
Services
Burnout therapy
Specialist support for professional burnout using evidence-based techniques to restore energy and motivation. Combines cognitive and somatic approaches to address chronic workplace stress. Helps clients rebuild career satisfaction and personal wellbeing through structured therapeutic interventions.
Anxiety treatment
Comprehensive anxiety reduction programme incorporating mindfulness and cognitive restructuring. Addresses both acute and chronic anxiety patterns through tailored therapeutic strategies. Focuses on developing practical coping mechanisms and long-term emotional regulation skills.
Trauma recovery
Specialised trauma-informed therapy for complex PTSD and abuse recovery. Utilises somatic experiencing and narrative techniques to process traumatic memories. Aims to restore emotional stability and rebuild healthy relationship patterns.
Career coaching
Targeted career development support for high-achievers facing workplace challenges. Addresses confidence issues and burnout prevention. Helps clients align professional aspirations with personal values and life goals.
Online counselling
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from any location. Maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions. Ideal for clients requiring flexibility or living outside York.
People
Kirsty Kennedy
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years NHS leadership experience, dual-qualified in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Specialises in burnout recovery and trauma therapy using integrated Schema and ACT approaches. Committed to holistic mental health support.
Questions
How do I book an initial consultation?
Contact via our website to schedule a complimentary 20-minute call to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We integrate Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gestalt Psychotherapy tailored to your specific needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, secure online therapy is available via Zoom, VSee or Skype for clients outside York or preferring remote sessions.
What are your session fees?
Initial 50-minute session £125, subsequent sessions £130, or block of five sessions £625 with payment required in advance.
How long do therapy programmes typically last?
Most clients benefit from fortnightly sessions over 6-12 months, with programmes customised to individual progress and requirements.
Reviews (4)
Adrian Snaith
Nov 28, 2021
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I sought help from Kirsty for about a year, a couple of years ago when I was going through a tough time with work and relationship issues. We met weekly initially and then spaced our meetings as things improved. Though I had had therapy before I learnt new things about myself and really valued the sessions. I am not sure I would have got through it without her support so of course I highly recommend Kirsty.
Kirsty used techniques to take me back to difficult situations and replay them from an earlier or younger self perspective. She also got me to re-appraise what I was about; my values, my friendships
Kirsty used techniques to take me back to difficult situations and replay them from an earlier or younger self perspective. She also got me to re-appraise what I was about; my values, my friendships
Ciara McCabe
Nov 26, 2021
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Therapy was tough choice for me as I knew it would be a challenging journey. I cannot thank Kirsty enough for being my support and guide on this journey. As my therapist, Kirsty offered me a safe space. On tough days in therapy sessions, she helped me to understand how I could ground myself, how I could build boundaries, so that my emotions did not overpower me. I am sure that each individual's journey through therapy is different. However for me, my greatest fear was the unknown, and Kirsty acknowledged this and kept me fully informed every step of the way. Therapy while hard work has changed
Jade Bucklow
Nov 19, 2021
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I sought the help of Dr Kennedy to address trauma associated with medical treatment that had gone wrong. Dr Kennedy has been invaluable in helping me process and move forward from this life changing event. With her help, I was able to stay in a demanding job, and keep 'up and running' through a very challenging time. I had a safe space in our sessions to work through what had happened. I am very grateful for her care, which was professional but with appropriate compassion. I felt heard for the first time in a long time.
L. H.
Oct 09, 2021
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Kirsty has been a lifeline for me as my therapist during some very difficult times, including everything the pandemic has brought, and Im glad I found her when I did. Kirsty ensured our sessions still felt safe when moving to remote during lockdown and that I was supported despite how unsettling the world felt. I spent a long time trying to find someone who was the right fit for me to help me work on complex trauma and who I felt I could trust for long term therapy. I needed someone highly experienced with the right level of technical expertise, but also someone who could relate as a fellow
