Lyn Kirby, BACP

Lyn Kirby is a counsellor with three decades of experience supporting people through addiction, relationship strain and other painful life changes. She offers a steady, non-judgemental presence for those dealing with eating problems, grief, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse. Lyn writes plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.

She works collaboratively to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. Conversations focus on understanding patterns, making practical changes, and finding ways to cope day to day. Motivational interviewing is used to help people explore mixed feelings and find their own reasons for change.

Lyn also helps people unpack family of origin issues, codependency and the fallout from addiction in relationships. She supports people facing separation, commitment worries, and intimacy-related concerns. Where physical illness intersects with emotional strain she aims to hold both realities in the discussion.

Her style is client-centred, so the pace and topics follow what the person brings. Sessions can include straightforward problem-solving, gentle challenge, and planning steps to test new ways of relating. She encourages small, realistic goals that fit into everyday life.

Across 30 years in the United Kingdom, Lyn has worked with a wide range of difficulties including bipolar disorder, depression and major life transitions. She offers therapy in English and is available to work with international clients through the service process.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement, follows the client’s pace and focuses on what the person says is most important. This approach helps with relationship worries, low self-esteem and processing painful events.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh up change. It supports those who feel stuck or ambivalent about issues like addiction, eating problems or behavioural shifts by clarifying personal goals and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which way of working fits best with the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping regular contact without travel. If you need clarity on available session formats, please confirm the current options before booking. The service supports working with registered or accredited professionals and aims to make therapy easier to schedule around everyday commitments.