I am licensed in the UK with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with all addictive disorders including eating disorders. I also work with family members and loved ones suffering the effects of addiction in their lives. I have experience in many other areas including family of origin issues, abuse, and relationship dysfunction. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: 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 counseling, 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #396261
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lyn Kirby. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lyn is the perfect therapist she’s well experienced with therapy. She does so well with communication appreciation understanding and manage every emotion with a lot of techniques and things you do and you learn from her she’s awesome.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Lyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Lyn listens to me intently and gives me direct, clear advice in the right moments. Lyn sends me videos and documents to read so I can build myself up and become a better more stronger version of myself which is exactly what I needed the help with. Life is hard enough but as an overthinker it's great having Lyn to steer me in the right direction of understanding myself and my relationship.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Lyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Lyn is warm, helpful and very experienced. She helps you to explore issues gently and is so supportive. Weirdly, I look forward to our sessions! Can’t recommend highly enough.
Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Lyn for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
This is my first time doing therapy so I was nervous/ apprehensive but after one session I knew that therapy was right for me, every single session with Lyn has been so inspiring and I’m already learning so much about myself. Lyn asks all the right questions and makes me feel really comfortable and not judged!
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Lyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders
Lyn is the best! I trust her completely. She was there with me and helped me get through some rough times. With her guidance, I learned from them and improved myself. If you love yourself - get Lyn into your life.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Lyn for 1 year
I’ve been working with Lyn for a wee while now, and I’m genuinely grateful for the guidance and support I’ve received. She truly creates a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for honest conversations and self-reflection. I love her way of listening and asking the right questions that help me see things from a new perspective. She also provides with loads of interesting and relevant material to read for content if you want to.
What I appreciate most is her ability to offer insights that are truly empowering, rather than simply giving advice. It's clear that Lyn truly cares about their clients’ well-being. I always leave our sessions feeling heard, respected, and more equipped to handle whatever comes my way.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Lyn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes