Lyn Kirby, BACP

Lyn Kirby is a counsellor with three decades of experience who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, depression and changes in daily life. She offers calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and everyday habits can be talked through. Her approach focuses on what feels manageable for each person and on small steps that add up over time.

With 30 years of practice in the United Kingdom, Lyn has worked with people affected by addictive disorders, including eating and food-related issues, and with those affected by a loved one’s addiction. She also supports people dealing with family of origin problems, abuse, intimacy-related issues and communication difficulties.

In sessions she aims to help people notice patterns in thinking and routine, and to try practical ways to alter unhelpful habits. She uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change, and a client-centred way of working that keeps the person’s priorities central. Conversations are paced to each person’s needs and comfort.

Lyn has a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accreditation, shown as BACP. That registration reflects long experience in counselling practice across a range of concerns. She speaks English and sees people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients.

Taking the first step can feel daunting. Lyn invites a gentle start: a short matching process and an appointment to see how sessions might help you move toward clearer thinking and steadier habits.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them make sense of thoughts and everyday habits. Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding and strengthening a person’s reasons for change. It is practical and useful for addictions, eating-related concerns and any goal that needs small steps over time.

Deciding which approach or mix of methods to use is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to find what fits your needs, goals and comfort level. That may mean trying one way for a few sessions and adapting as you go.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to speak with a therapist in the United Kingdom from other locations. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching step so sessions match your daily routine and communication preferences.