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Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in York
Dr Kirsty Kennedy is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and relational psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in the NHS and private practice. Specialising in transforming burnout, anxiety, and trauma into personal reinvention, she combines schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and relational psychotherapy to address emotional wellbeing. Her approach integrates mental, emotional, and physical aspects, offering tailored support for individuals facing career challenges, relationship issues, and complex trauma. With a focus on present-moment change, she creates safe spaces for clients to explore their circumstances holistically.Her dual qualification as a Gestalt Psychotherapist enhances her ability to address diverse psychological needs. Clients praise her empathetic yet professional style, which balances technical expertise with compassionate guidance. She works both in-person at her York studio and online, serving clients globally through secure video platforms. Her 20-year NHS leadership experience in medical psychology underscores her clinical authority and commitment to lasting transformation.
Services
Burnout Recovery
Anxiety Management
Relational Psychotherapy
Trauma Therapy
Career Coaching
Schema Therapy
Online Counselling
Highlights and features
- 20 years leading clinical psychology services in the NHS
- Dual qualification in Gestalt Psychotherapy enhances therapeutic approach
- Specialist in combining schema therapy with relational techniques
- Proven track record helping clients with complex trauma recovery
- Offers both in-person York sessions and secure online therapy
What people say
Life-changing support
Safe therapeutic space
Holistic approach
Career transformation
Emotional relief
Services
Burnout Recovery
Specialist support for professional burnout, combining clinical psychology with embodied-relational techniques. Addresses chronic workplace stress, career depletion, and emotional exhaustion through schema therapy and mindfulness. Helps clients rebuild professional confidence while establishing sustainable work-life boundaries.
Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for PTSD and complex trauma using integrative therapeutic approaches. Combines cognitive behavioural techniques with somatic awareness to process traumatic memories. Focuses on restoring emotional regulation and rebuilding self-esteem after adverse experiences.
Relational Psychotherapy
Explores interpersonal patterns and attachment dynamics to improve relationship satisfaction. Utilises gestalt techniques to enhance self-awareness within relational contexts. Addresses family dynamics, workplace relationships, and personal connection challenges through experiential methods.
Career Coaching
Supports career transitions and workplace challenges through psychological frameworks. Addresses imposter syndrome, leadership stress, and professional identity issues. Combines coaching methodologies with therapeutic insights to facilitate sustainable career growth.
Anxiety Management
Comprehensive anxiety treatment using acceptance and commitment therapy principles. Teaches practical coping strategies for panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorders. Focuses on developing mindfulness skills and cognitive restructuring techniques.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and relational psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.
How long does treatment typically last?
Most clients benefit from fortnightly sessions over 6-12 months, with initial paid sessions following a complimentary consultation.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide remote therapy via secure video platforms for clients outside York or with scheduling constraints.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost £130, with discounted blocks of five sessions available for £625.
How do I start therapy?
Contact me through the website for a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your needs and treatment options.
