Kirsten Penderis

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS22-01165

Location: Stroud

I am a qualified counsellor originally from South Africa, now based in the UK, with a Master’s degree in Psychology and certification as a Level 2 BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) practitioner. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and designed to support individuals in overcoming challenges such as trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, and other personal hurdles. I specialise in BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT), a solution-focused psychotherapy that works by addressing the underlying causes of issues, preventing them from recurring rather than simply managing symptoms. BWRT is often a quicker and more effective
With experience in a wide range of areas, including weight management, confidence building, and overcoming procrastination, I provide effective, evidence-based support to empower my clients toward lasting change.
Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to discuss what you’re experiencing. I’ll be happy to explain how BWRT can support you and explore how we can work together to meet your needs.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Brainworking Recursive Therapist (BWRT) Practitioner Level 2
  Accredited Registrant Member
  National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society UK
  (NCS22-01165)
  Registered Counsellor
  Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA; PRC 0014087)
  The Terence Watts BWRT Institute (002049)
  Master's degree in Psychology
  (University of Stellenbosch)
  2009
  Honour's degree in Psychology
  (University of the Western Cape)
  2007
  BA Social Dynamics
  (University of Stellenbosch)
• What I can help with

  • Abortion
  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Adolescence
  • Adoption
  • AIDS / HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Children / teenagers
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome / M.E.
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Driving tests
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Exams
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Job interviews
  • Mindfulness
  • Neurodiversity
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
  • Pregnancy related issues
  • Public speaking: stage fright
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Sporting performance
  • Start exercising
  • Stop smoking
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
  • Violence / Victim support