Lyn Kirby

BACP

United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for addiction and relationships

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At a glance

Credentials

BACP

Registration

BACP, United Kingdom / 396261

Experience

30 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Addictions
   • Motivational support
   • Non-judgemental care

   About Lyn

   Lyn Kirby brings three decades of experience supporting people through addiction, relationship strain, loss and major life changes. She is named Lyn Kirby and holds BACP registration. Her approach aims to help people take practical first steps towards healthier patterns and clearer choices.

   She often works with people affected by substance and eating addictions and with those who are living with the impact of someone else’s addiction. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms.

   Lyn uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum at their own pace. She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy to create a non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and understood.

   Sessions focus on simple, practical conversations. Lyn listens, asks questions that matter, and helps people set small, achievable goals. She aims to make the process manageable for someone who may feel overwhelmed by change.

   Based in the United Kingdom, Lyn has worked in the field for thirty years and holds BACP accreditation. People can expect a calm, direct style that balances practical planning with time to talk through feelings and history.

2. Approaches that guide online therapy conversations

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses gentle questions and reflections to build commitment and small steps forward, which can help with addictions, ambivalence about recovery, and shifting habits. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead, which suits people who need time to make sense of difficult feelings or relationship issues. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend a way of working together. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins around work, or longer conversations when schedules permit. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so they meet your needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disorders

   Also works with

   Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   30+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Lyn help with?

   She works with people facing addictions including eating disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.

   How would she approach my situation in sessions?

   Her style is practical and conversational. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find motivation for change and Client-Centred Therapy to provide a non-judgemental space to talk.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has thirty years of professional work experience supporting people with addictions and many related concerns.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

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

   International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

   Which session formats are available?

   The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   What does it cost to work with her?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Lyn?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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