Lyn Kirby, BACP

Lyn Kirby is a counsellor with thirty years of experience supporting people through difficult life changes. She listens without judgement and helps individuals take the first steps towards a more fulfilling life. Her manner is direct but warm, aimed at making people feel heard and understood.

She has long experience working with addictive disorders, including eating and food-related problems. She also supports people affected by a loved one’s addiction and helps them manage the practical and emotional fallout. Relationship difficulties and family of origin issues are common topics in her work.

Lyn has worked with trauma, abuse, grief and the emotional effects of illness such as cancer. She helps people talk through painful experiences and find ways to cope day to day. Her approach is person-centred, focusing on the client’s priorities and pace.

Motivational Interviewing is also used in sessions to help people clarify goals and strengthen their own reasons for change. That method can be useful for addictive behaviours and when someone is unsure about their next step. She combines hands-on support with steady, respectful listening.

Lyn is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are carried out in English. If someone is unsure where to start she guides them through the first steps and practical choices.

How Lyn’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s pace to help them feel understood. This approach suits people coping with grief, relationship problems or family issues.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and plan small steps, which can be helpful for addictive behaviours and when someone feels stuck.

Choosing the right way to work together is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and adapt the approach over time. That collaborative planning helps ensure sessions match what the client wants to achieve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to keep appointments from different locations. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations to save bandwidth or to suit their routine. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the exact online options available before booking so you can pick what works best for you.