About Heather
Heather Kynaston is a counsellor who focuses on the individual needs of each person who comes to therapy. She uses a person-centred approach and aims to make sessions straightforward and compassionate. Heather emphasises listening and understanding before offering direction, so people feel heard and respected from the first meeting.
Her work centres on helping people manage stress and anxiety, and on navigating relationship and family difficulties. She also supports those affected by trauma and abuse, and helps with depression, grief and issues around intimacy.
Background and approach
Heather lists a broad range of concerns she works with, including addictions, eating issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Heather has three years of professional experience in person-centred counselling in the United Kingdom and holds BACP. In sessions she aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement.
The first meetings are often used to build rapport and to clarify what a person hopes to change or understand. Her style is collaborative and paced to each person. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and checks in on progress over time.
For people who are unsure what to expect, Heather offers a calm way to talk things through and map out next steps. Taking the first step can feel difficult. Heather encourages people to move at a pace that feels manageable and to bring whatever feels most pressing to the room.
What Heather works with
Everything Heather lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Heather is listed here; the rest shows what else Heather works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Heather lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Person-centred approaches online and how they help
Person-Centred Therapy centres on the person's experience. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what is said so the client feels understood. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries and coping with life changes by focusing on the client's own goals and pace.Heather's practice emphasises collaboration. She will work with each person to decide which way of working fits best, discussing goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Figuring out the best approach is part of the therapy itself rather than a one-time decision.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a session during a lunch break. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when needed, or offer a way to speak without being on camera if that feels more comfortable. Many registered or accredited professionals find online work helps people maintain momentum between sessions while they work on practical goals.
Questions people ask about Heather
What kinds of problems does Heather help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Heather uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions aim to reflect the client's priorities and pace.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working in person-centred counselling in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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