Roy Ka Yiu Lam, BACP

Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a BACP-registered counsellor practicing in the United Kingdom who draws on a long career in human resources and formal counselling training to support clients through a range of life challenges. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017 and later relocated to the UK in November 2021. Before moving, he volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong and worked with people facing family and relationship difficulties, LGBT-related concerns, hearing-impairment issues, career development questions, and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Prior to his counselling training he accumulated over 30 years of professional experience in human resources, experience he brings into sessions when addressing workplace stress, motivation, self-esteem and career-related concerns. His practical background complements his therapeutic work and helps him tailor support to clients navigating career or life transitions. Roy combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Bowen family systems ideas in his practice, integrating evidence-informed techniques with an understanding of family patterns and emotional dynamics. He offers therapy in English and Cantonese and is open to working with international clients. Roy is registered with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and welcomes the opportunity to support people seeking clearer direction and improved emotional well-being.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

Roy Ka Yiu Lam uses several focused methods that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try out new behaviors, and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, helping clients explore attachment patterns and improve connection in romantic and family relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Roy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual or couple. Registered professionals and therapists often blend approaches to suit the client, and Roy tailors his use of CBT and EFT alongside family-systems ideas when helpful.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, geographic constraints or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit appointments into work or family life, and access support from different locations while working with a registered therapist.