Margaret Hirst, BACP

Margaret Hirst is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She works with clients on trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Margaret invites people to take the first step and recognises that asking for help often takes real courage.

She uses a client-centred approach, which means conversations are guided by the person in the room. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to each individual rather than imposing a fixed plan. Sessions aim to make space for personal strengths and practical steps to reduce day-to-day strain.

Margaret has four years of professional experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. Her background includes supporting people through changes such as parenting challenges, grief and hospice matters, and relationship strains including infidelity and jealousy concerns. She also offers help around obsessive thoughts, phobias and difficulties linked to prejudice or identity.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. People can expect calm, direct conversations that focus on what they want to change. Margaret encourages small, manageable steps and helps people build confidence as they move forward.

To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and supporting the person's own goals. It involves the therapist reflecting what the client says, helping them notice strengths, and letting the conversation set the pace. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work together with the client to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as needs and goals become clearer. That collaboration includes checking in about what works in online sessions and making small changes when needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting appointments into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or to continue work when relocation or travel would otherwise interrupt progress. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make sessions work around everyday life and commitments.