Lyn Kirby, BACP
Lyn Kirby offers calm, practical support for people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Lyn
Lyn Kirby offers calm, practical support for people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem. She welcomes straightforward conversations and helps people take small steps toward feeling steadier. Lyn is based in the United Kingdom and has three decades of experience in counselling and therapeutic work.
Her approach is warm and grounded. She creates a space where clients can talk about difficult things without fear of judgement. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in front of her and on realistic steps that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Across 30 years Lyn has supported people with addictive disorders, eating and food-related issues, and the knock-on effects those problems can have on loved ones. She also works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bereavement, bipolar and depression, and the strain of life transitions. She uses client-centred methods that put the person’s experience at the heart of the work.
Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make changes but feel stuck or uncertain about how to begin. Those approaches guide conversations rather than imposing a rigid plan. Lyn also attends to specific worries such as abandonment, codependency, body image, communication problems and issues stemming from family of origin.
Her style is practical - listening first, then helping people set small, achievable goals. She supports clients as they try things out and review what helps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396261 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lyn works with
Everything Lyn lists, 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
Approaches Lyn lists
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Online support
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to help people who want change but feel unsure where to start. It focuses on exploring ambivalence, strengthening motivation and planning small steps toward goals. It can be especially helpful for addictive behaviours and making sustainable changes in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore needs, goals and preferences with the client and adapt methods as the work progresses. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions allow the same kinds of therapeutic conversations as face-to-face work while adding practical benefits. Video calls are close to an in-person meeting, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera, live chat is helpful for shorter check-ins and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel and busy family life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Lyn help with?
She works with addictive disorders, eating and food-related issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s own experience and uses motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
How long has she been practising?
Lyn has 30 years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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