- Stress and anxiety
- Career and confidence
- English and Cantonese
About Roy
Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor who uses practical talking therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship worries. He works with clients on self-esteem, career questions, LGBT-related concerns and emotional struggles. Roy speaks English and Cantonese and practises in the United Kingdom.
Roy spent over 30 years working in human resources before moving into counselling. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017 and relocated to the UK in November 2021. He also holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In sessions Roy draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking and behaviour patterns and on emotionally focused ways of working to attend to feelings and relationships. He also refers to Bowen family systems concepts when family interaction is relevant to the issue being discussed. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical rather than full of jargon.
Clients have included people coping with grief, parenting strains, blended family issues, addiction concerns, immigration stresses and challenges linked to hearing impairment and HIV. Roy also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, abandonment and attachment worries.
He describes his role as offering steady support while people clarify goals and try out new ways of coping. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How Roy uses CBT and EFT in online therapy
Roy works with cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behaviour changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress and mood concerns and focuses on small experiments and new habits.He also draws on emotionally focused therapy to help people understand and reshape how they respond to emotions in close relationships. EFT-style work pays attention to feelings and interaction patterns, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship strain.
Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. Sessions are collaborative and may blend techniques as needs change.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins during a break or quieter periods. Registered or accredited professionals can also adapt session length and pace to match work or family commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Roy help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, grief and intimacy-related problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
Roy combines cognitive behavioural approaches with emotionally focused methods and elements of Bowen family systems when relevant to family interaction.
What is his professional background?
He has over eight years working as a counsellor and more than 30 years of prior experience in human resources. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) in 2017.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the platform's provision for cross-border work.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.