- CBT and EFT
- BACP registered
- English and Cantonese
About Roy
Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He draws on eight years of counselling experience together with a background in human resources to help people facing stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. He speaks English and Cantonese and has worked with clients on LGBT-related issues, self-esteem and career questions.
Roy uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of difficult moments. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with ideas from family systems theory. In sessions he helps clients notice thought patterns, practise different coping reactions, and look at how emotions shape relationships.
Clients often bring worries about anxiety, panic, grief, or changes at work or home. Roy also has experience supporting people with family of origin issues, blended family challenges, communication problems, and caregiver stress. He has worked with clients affected by hearing impairment, immigration concerns, and HIV or AIDS-related issues.
Roy completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017 and later moved to the United Kingdom. He previously volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong and has applied those skills in later work. His experience in human resources informs practical discussions about career and motivation.
To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is managed through the platform and follows the therapist's current availability.
How CBT and EFT can help in online counselling
Roy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT often focuses on specific patterns that maintain anxiety or panic and offers practical exercises to change them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional experience in relationships and helps people name, share and work with feelings that affect closeness and trust.Choosing the right approach is a joint decision. The therapist will talk through what matters to the client, test out ideas in sessions, and adapt methods to fit goals and preferences. This means the plan can change as trust and understanding develop in therapy.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when weeks are busy. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others find video helps them read emotional cues; the therapist can discuss what will work best for each person.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
Roy helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, career strain, grief and parenting difficulties.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. They use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside family systems ideas.
What is Roy's background and experience?
He has eight years of counselling experience and over 30 years working in human resources. He studied for a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong, graduating in 2017.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese to support clients who prefer either language.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are accepted, allowing people outside the UK to be matched for sessions through the platform.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability through the platform.