About
- Addictions support
- Client-centred work
- Motivational interviewing
About Lyn
Lyn Kirby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on addictions, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, and problems connected to family of origin. People looking to address low self-esteem, intimacy concerns, bipolar or depression related struggles may find her approach relevant.
She works with individuals affected by someone else’s addictive behaviour as well as those managing their own substance or food-related issues. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at understanding what is happening in daily life. Sessions concentrate on what is causing strain at home and practical ways to respond.
Lyn uses client-centred listening to help people voice painful memories and difficult emotions. Motivational interviewing is also part of her work when people want to change behaviours but feel stuck. She tends to focus on small, achievable steps so progress is clear and manageable.
Her background covers long experience with abuse, family conflict, domestic violence, and separation. She also supports people with issues such as body image, codependency, communication problems and ageing concerns. That experience helps when conversations need both directness and steadiness.
People who choose to work with her are encouraged to be practical about goals. Early sessions usually look at immediate pressures at home, then explore patterns that keep those pressures going. The emphasis is on realistic change and clearer day-to-day coping.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Lyn uses client-centred therapy, which means she focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what a person says. This approach helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters most to them. It is useful for dealing with family tensions, grief, low self-esteem and relationship stress.She also applies motivational interviewing to conversations about behaviour change. That method helps people weigh their options, resolve mixed feelings, and identify small next steps. It is often used with addictions, eating concerns and any situation where someone feels stuck about making changes.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She will discuss which approach might suit a person’s goals and test what works in early sessions. The choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to remote conversations and practical home-life problems.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, eating disorders, relationship and family of origin issues, trauma, grief, depression and self-esteem concerns.
How would she approach a family-related problem?
She uses client-centred listening to understand the family dynamics and practical steps to reduce conflict and improve communication at home.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working in the UK context with a wide range of concerns.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and her work is conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.