Roy Ka Yiu Lam , BACP

Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a UK-based counsellor registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, who combines formal counselling training with extensive professional experience in human resources. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017 and later relocated to the United Kingdom in November 2021. He has also volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong, working with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and career-related difficulties.

Roy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into his practice, and also draws on family systems perspectives to address patterns that affect relationships and wellbeing. He has supported clients dealing with LGBT-related matters, hearing-impairment issues, self-esteem and confidence, parenting and blended family dynamics, grief and loss, addiction and caregiver stress. His approach aims to help clients build coping strategies, strengthen communication, and navigate life transitions with clearer goals and greater resilience.

Fluent in English and Cantonese, Roy accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients. He offers support through multiple remote formats to fit different needs and schedules, and welcomes people seeking guidance on personal, relational, and career concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Roy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, emotions, and actions and is often used for mood and anxiety-related concerns.

He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), which centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships. EFT is useful for people seeking to improve connection, resolve attachment-related issues, or navigate relationship and intimacy challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Roy works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts plans as understanding and progress develop. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for each person.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care. Roy provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles, making it simpler to maintain continuity of support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.