Lyn Kirby

Lyn Kirby is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 30 years of professional experience. She supports adults facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem and life changes. She also lists coaching and works with issues linked to family of origin, intimacy and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Lyn works in a direct, conversational way. She listens first and then helps people clarify what matters to them. Sessions often focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about choices. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to find manageable changes. Her practice includes work with drug and alcohol addiction and eating disorders, plus the ripple effects these issues have on loved ones. She also helps people facing divorce, commitment worries, codependency and communication problems. Older adult and ageing concerns, cancer-related distress and body-image issues are also within her list of focus areas. Lyn uses client-centred therapy to centre the person's own perspective and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change. Those approaches guide conversations about behaviour, values and next steps. The emphasis is on clear, realistic options rather than abstract theory. Sessions are conducted in English from the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and helps the client weigh their own priorities. It is useful for decisions about relationships, identity and life direction where the person’s view matters most.

Motivational interviewing concentrates on readiness to change. The counsellor asks open questions, explores ambivalence and helps people identify reasons to move forward. This approach is often used for addictions, eating concerns and other behaviours where shifting motivation is central.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lyn will check in about what feels helpful and adapt conversations to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The decision about methods is collaborative rather than fixed.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting conversations into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have a shorter check-in during a lunch break or to continue therapy when relocating. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit with your routine.