Dr. Kyra Thompson
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About the Therapist
Dr Kyra Thompson is an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with an integrative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Of Indonesian and Scottish heritage, she is deeply committed to creating therapy spaces that honour diversity, complexity, and personal meaning, with a strong focus on compassion, flexibility, and respect for difference.
Her practice is collaborative, relational, and guided by each client’s individual needs. Kyra draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy, schema-informed work, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and trauma-focused CBT to support adults and young people experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online
- Client groups: Adults and Young People (16+)
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Neurodivergence, Low Self-Esteem, Perfectionism, Identity and Belonging
- Registration: HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist
- Approach: Integrative, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed
Qualifications
- DPsych in Counselling Psychology
- MSc in Development, Disorders, and Clinical Practice
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Additional counselling skills training
Therapy Approach
- Integrative therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centred therapy
- Schema-informed, ACT, compassion-focused and trauma-focused CBT
Client Types
- Adults
- Young People (16+)
- Clients navigating identity, belonging, or cultural complexity
- Neurodivergent clients and those with relational or trauma-related difficulties
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Complex trauma, PTSD, and abuse
- Neurodivergence
- Low self-esteem and perfectionism
- Life transitions, loneliness, and chronic stress
- Interpersonal and relational difficulties
Professional Registration
- HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist
- Registered on the PVG scheme
- Pluralistic and ethical practice
Professional Experience
- Counselling Psychologist in private and clinic settings
- Experience providing therapy to adults and young people aged 16+
- Advanced Psychological Practitioner supporting a wide range of presentations
- Background in trauma-informed and relational work across mental health and care settings
What to Expect
Kyra offers a safe, empowering, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences with care and authenticity. Her work is guided by compassion, evidence-based practice, and a strong appreciation of the ways identity, culture, trauma, and personal history can shape emotional wellbeing.
Sessions are tailored to each client’s goals and needs, helping people make sense of difficult experiences, build self-understanding, and move towards a greater sense of wellbeing, confidence, and connection.