Lyn Kirby
Compassionate support for addiction and relationship struggles
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About Lyn
Lyn Kirby helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by addiction, difficult relationships, loss, or shifts in mood. She offers steady, practical support to people trying to make changes in their lives. Her manner is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making it easier to talk about painful things.
She has 30 years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Lyn focuses strongly on addictive disorders, including eating and food-related issues.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar and depression, and major life transitions. In sessions she creates an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about plainly. Conversations often centre on understanding what drives behaviour and on setting small, practical steps forward.
Her work draws on client-centred ideas and motivational interviewing to build motivation for change. People can expect a collaborative approach that pays attention to relationships with family of origin, patterns around control and dependence, and issues such as body image or codependency. Lyn also addresses concerns linked to cancer, ageing, and separation when those issues affect wellbeing.
She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 30
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396261
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Lyn's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Lyn works online
Motivational Interviewing aims to build a person's own reasons for change. It uses collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation and plan small, achievable steps, which is useful for addictions and changing unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then decide together which methods to use. That way the plan matches what the person needs and what feels doable.
If you are thinking about online therapy, check the available session formats before booking. The profile does not list specific formats, so confirming options is important. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, reduces travel time, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt conversations, pacing and practical exercises for remote sessions so therapy fits around everyday life.
Questions and answers
What difficulties does Lyn commonly help with?
She supports people coping with addictions, eating issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on listening, understanding what drives behaviour, and finding practical next steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people on addictive disorders and related concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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