Counsellor profile
Ryan Lunn, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT methods
About Ryan
Counsellor Ryan Lunn is BACP registered and has three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, depression and life changes. Ryan also lists support for eating issues, self-esteem, career questions and ADHD.
Ryan trained with a BA Hons in Contemporary Relational Counselling and focuses on talking therapies that prioritise relationships and how past patterns affect present life. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behaviour. He also draws on client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people identify thoughts and try different responses.
In sessions he aims to listen carefully and to explore what matters most to the person in front of him. Practical steps such as noticing unhelpful thought patterns or trying small behavioural changes are offered when useful. He also brings in techniques from emotionally-focused and mindfulness therapy to help with intense feelings and with staying present.
Ryan works with adults on a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, family problems, communication difficulties and issues around commitment or codependency. He names additional areas like abandonment, attachment issues, autism and body image among the topics he can address.
If you are thinking about a first appointment he asks that you use the site button to view online counselling options and complete a short matching questionnaire. That starts the process of booking a first session.
How Ryan uses attachment, CBT and client-centred work online
Ryan often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and patterns. This approach helps when problems involve trust, closeness, separation or repeated relationship difficulties.He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking or acting. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stressful situations. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens with interest and follows what the person brings to the room, supporting their own goals and pace.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need a quieter, more flexible arrangement.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship concerns, and lists LGBT related issues, eating and self-esteem problems among other areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines attachment-based ideas with client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to notice thinking patterns and try new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor following his BA Hons in Contemporary Relational Counselling.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.