Roy Ka Yiu Lam

• CBT
• EFT
• BACP

About Roy

Roy Ka Yiu Lam works on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns and career difficulties using a mix of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and emotion-focused approaches. He is a BACP counsellor and has eight years practising as a counsellor following a longer career in human resources.

He trained at the University of Hong Kong where he completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) in 2017. Before moving to the United Kingdom in 2021, he volunteered as a counsellor in Hong Kong and supported people with depression, anxiety and family problems.

Roy uses CBT to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people better identify and work with strong feelings that affect relationships and personal wellbeing. He has additionally integrated ideas from Bowen family systems theory into his work where family patterns are relevant.

Clients have come to him with issues linked to LGBT concerns, hearing impairment, immigration, and HIV/AIDS, as well as grief, parenting strain and substance-related difficulties. He also offers coaching-style support around motivation and career development.

Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese, and he accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users are asked to select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Roy uses CBT and EFT in remote counselling

Roy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that contribute to stress or low mood. CBT sessions tend to involve practical exercises, reviewing thoughts and testing new behaviours to see what helps.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and work with strong feelings that affect relationships and self-worth. EFT focuses on recognising emotions, understanding their role, and practising new ways of responding in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree together which methods to use. That collaborative discussion can happen in the first few sessions and may lead to a blend of CBT, EFT and family-systems ideas.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and it may allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera. Registered and accredited professionals often find remote sessions useful for people who need flexibility, and the therapist will explain practical arrangements when you arrange your first meeting.

Topics Roy lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• HIV and AIDS
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Sexuality
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Questions about Roy

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with stress and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and emotion-focused methods.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and also uses Bowen family systems ideas when family patterns are relevant.

How much counselling experience does he have?

He has eight years of experience as a counsellor, following over 30 years of professional work in human resources.

Where is he based and what accreditation does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in Cantonese?

Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.