- Addictions and eating issues
- Relationship dysfunction
- Motivational interviewing
About Lyn
Lyn Kirby is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 30 years of experience. She works with adults carrying heavy guilt or shame around addiction, eating issues, relationships and grief. She also helps people facing depression, bipolar challenges, and big life changes.
Clients come for problems linked to family of origin, abuse, intimacy and communication. She supports people dealing with codependency, commitment worries and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. Her work includes addressing body image, ageing, cancer related distress and feelings of emptiness.
Lyn uses a straightforward approach that encourages honest conversation. She follows client-centred principles, listening to what matters to each person first. Motivational interviewing tools are used when people want help changing behaviours around substances or eating.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical next steps alongside talking through painful memories. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck, such as control issues or dependent behaviours, and looks for small shifts that make daily life easier. This is a pragmatic way of working rather than an exercise in labels.
Her practice also addresses the needs of family members affected by someone else's addiction and the ripple effects that causes. People are invited to think about boundaries, communication and coping strategies. To begin, clients follow a short matching process and arrange a first session.
How her approaches are used in online work
Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to the person. This approach focuses on understanding feelings and priorities before suggesting changes, and it suits people coping with guilt, relationship hurt or grief.Motivational Interviewing is a practical, conversational way to look at behaviour change. It helps when someone is unsure about changing drug or alcohol use, eating patterns, or other habits that cause shame. The method supports small steps and builds on what you already want to do.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The counsellor will talk with you about goals, needs and preferences, and together you will decide what to try first. That collaborative decision can shift over time as you notice what helps.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break and avoid needing to be on camera for the whole session if that feels better. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of guilt or shame does she work with?
She works with guilt and shame linked to addiction, eating issues, relationship problems, family of origin and abuse.
How would she approach shame from childhood?
Her work is client-centred, so she listens first and follows the issues you bring. She uses talking and practical steps to reduce patterns that keep shame alive.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional experience supporting people with addictions, family and relationship concerns, and mood difficulties.
What credentials and base location does she hold?
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.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.