Roy Ka Yiu Lam

Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings eight years of counselling experience alongside a long career in human resources. He speaks English and Cantonese and is based in the United Kingdom.

He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017. Before moving to the UK in 2021, he volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong and worked with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He also has experience supporting LGBT concerns, hearing-impaired clients and those dealing with relationship and family difficulties.

In practice he combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and ideas from Bowen family systems. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on understanding emotional patterns that affect relationships. He aims to help people manage anger, improve communication and build confidence.

Roy describes his work as collaborative and goal-oriented. He uses short-term strategies alongside deeper reflection when needed. He is comfortable discussing career questions, grief and coping with life changes.

People can expect clear explanations of proposed ways of working and simple suggestions to try between sessions. He accepts international clients and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking.

How CBT and EFT shape online therapy with Roy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It looks at patterns that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test out different ways of thinking and acting. This can help with anger, anxiety and mood-related concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to underlying emotions and relationship patterns. It helps people recognise their core feelings and how those feelings affect closeness and communication. EFT can be useful for intimacy-related worries and recurring conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Roy will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques together, and adjust the plan if something is not helpful. He balances short-term skills with deeper reflection so that work fits each person's aims.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, while video lets people use visual cues during conversation. Registered or accredited professionals, including this counsellor, often adapt timing and tools to suit each person's routine and needs.