Orla Kirk
Practical, person-centred counselling for everyday struggles
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About Orla
Orla Kirk is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, which means she meets the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy standards. She has five years of professional experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about next steps. Orla speaks English and aims to offer a calm, respectful space for conversations about difficult things.
Her practice focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety and low mood, along with relationship worries and grief.
Background and approach
She also supports people with issues around self-esteem, motivation, and addictive behaviours. Practical problems like career changes, managing anger, or living with ADHD are included in her caseload. Orla uses approaches that centre on the relationship and on the person in front of her.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and on client-centred work that follows the person’s priorities. Solution-focused techniques help break large problems into small, achievable steps. Trauma-focused methods and Internal Family Systems work allow her to address difficult past experiences and inner conflict when needed.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace, with the counselling style adjusted as progress unfolds. People who choose Orla can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach. She aims to help people build clearer goals, cope better day to day, and notice changes they can sustain.
To begin, clients complete a short matching process and then arrange sessions based on her availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 395629
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Orla's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Orla works with
Everything Orla lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Orla lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Orla works online
Client-centred counselling puts the person's concerns and choices first. The counsellor follows the client’s pace online, reflecting feelings and priorities so goals become clearer and clients feel heard.
Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, practical steps that make daily life easier. Online conversations can quickly identify achievable changes to try between sessions and track progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences, and adapt as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helps them maintain continuity while balancing home, work and other commitments.
Questions and answers
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship worries, self-esteem, addictions and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, combining attachment-based, solution-focused and trauma-informed ideas to meet individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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