Roy Ka Yiu Lam, BACP
Experienced counsellor blending CBT and EFT
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- Focus on midlife change
- English and Cantonese
- BACP registered
About Roy
He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017 and later moved to the United Kingdom in 2021. Before practising in the UK he volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong, working with people dealing with family and relationship difficulties, hearing-impairment issues, depression and anxiety.
In sessions he blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and ideas from Bowen family systems. This mix is used to help people notice unhelpful thinking, access emotions, and understand relational patterns that affect day-to-day life.
Roy pays attention to practical steps alongside emotional work. He offers coaching-style support when clients want clearer goals for career or motivation. He also helps people process grief, separation or the stress of caregiving, and addresses intimacy and commitment concerns.
He accepts international clients and aims to match therapy to each person’s needs and culture. Prospective clients can expect a straightforward, respectful approach that focuses on what they want to change and how to get there.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Cantonese
How CBT and EFT are used in online counselling
Roy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try practical changes. CBT commonly involves setting small tasks, testing beliefs and learning new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and express core emotions that affect relationships and intimacy. EFT focuses on understanding feelings, and then using that understanding to improve how people connect and relate.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and life situation and together agree which tools to try first. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel, reduce commuting time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also offer help across time zones for people who live abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Roy commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career difficulties. He also works with issues such as relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He combines practical CBT techniques with Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address thoughts and feelings. He also uses family-systems ideas to look at relationship patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of counselling experience and a long career in human resources. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese to accommodate different language needs.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, which lets people access his support from other countries.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.