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Lyn Kirby, BACP

Lyn Kirby offers calm, steady support for people coping with addiction, relationship strain, trauma and grief.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Lyn

Lyn Kirby offers calm, steady support for people coping with addiction, relationship strain, trauma and grief. She speaks plainly and helps clients make practical changes. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.

With 30 years of experience, Lyn works with those affected by addictive behaviours, including eating issues, and people facing family of origin problems and relationship difficulties. She also supports people navigating depression, bipolar mood challenges, loss, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She focuses on building trust so people can talk openly about painful experiences. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs that week. Lyn encourages people to set small, achievable goals and to notice gradual progress.

She also helps loved ones who are living with someone else’s addiction to find clearer boundaries and healthier choices. Her background includes long professional practice in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience informs a practical, person-focused style rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

People who choose Lyn can expect straightforward conversation, listening that focuses on priorities, and collaborative problem solving. She aims to make the work feel manageable, whether someone wants short-term coaching or more ongoing support.

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Cancer
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Lyn names

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How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy means the therapist focuses on the person's needs and priorities, offering warm listening and reflective responses to help people feel understood and clear about their next steps. This approach is helpful for those processing trauma, grief or relationship pain.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical way to explore mixed feelings about change. It helps people weigh options, strengthen motivation and set small achievable goals, which is useful for addictive behaviours and habit change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses. Clients and therapist work together to review what is helping and what needs to shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when looking for deeper connection. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to get support from different locations and at times that fit daily life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Lyn commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with addictions including eating disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and bipolar mood concerns. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, body image and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is person-centred and non-judgemental, focusing on listening and collaboration. Motivational Interviewing techniques are also used to help people find their own reasons to change.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to addiction, relationships and trauma.

What credentials and region apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

Which session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.