Counsellor profile
Lyn Kirby, BACP
Counsellor - Addictions and relationships
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About Lyn
Counsellor Lyn Kirby is a BACP member with 30 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults on addictions, eating disorders, relationship problems and the effects of trauma and abuse. Lyn also helps people dealing with grief, depression, bipolar mood difficulties and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
Lyn talks through what is happening now and how the past may be contributing. She often addresses family of origin themes and patterns that affect current relationships. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change.
Her work includes support for people affected by drug and alcohol addiction and for those close to someone with an addiction. She addresses practical patterns such as codependency, control issues and communication problems. She also works on matters linked to body image, eating and recovery from abuse.
Lyn uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep the consultation focused on the client's experience. She also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are making changes around behaviour or substance use. These methods are used within the same conversation rather than as separate steps.
Sessions aim to clarify goals and identify practical next steps. Lyn helps people consider small changes that can improve daily life. Her practice is rooted in decades of direct work rather than theory alone.
How Lyn uses her approaches in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want to explore how thoughts and past events affect current relationships.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps when someone is thinking about change. It focuses on the person's reasons for change and their own motivation rather than giving advice. It can be useful for issues such as substance use, eating behaviours and other habits a person wants to alter.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lyn discusses options openly and agrees a way forward with each person. She checks progress and adjusts the focus as goals evolve, keeping decisions collaborative.
Confirm the exact session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day or to avoid travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and the option to join without being on camera if that suits the person's preference.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with most often?
She works with addictions, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
What is her main therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the client's experience and Motivational Interviewing to support behaviour change when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in counselling and related practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does accept international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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