- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Cantonese
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Roy
Roy Ka Yiu Lam uses practical talking therapy to help people manage life stress and relationship strain. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to make sessions focused and useful. Roy communicates in English and Cantonese and works with clients from different backgrounds.
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. Roy trained with a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of Hong Kong.
Background and approach
He also spent over 30 years working in human resources before moving to the UK in 2021. That mix of workplace experience and clinical training shapes his down-to-earth style. In therapy he aims for clear, practical steps.
Sessions often look at thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep problems going. He also explores emotional connection where that helps people understand difficult reactions. Typical concerns Roy addresses include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career worries, depression and relationship or family difficulties.
He also supports people facing grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and the effects of addiction or separation. People who choose him can expect a collaborative, straightforward process. He will listen, help set goals and suggest ways to practise new skills between sessions.
Roy accepts international clients and uses a mixture of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
What Roy works with
Everything Roy lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Roy helps people with.
- Stress, 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 / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Roy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How CBT and EFT work online with a counsellor
Roy uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behaviour changes that reduce stress and anxiety. CBT sessions online often include practical exercises and homework to practise new skills between meetings.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and regulate strong feelings and improve connection in relationships. EFT sessions focus on how emotions drive behaviour and aim to create different reactions over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each client about their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus more on thought-based tools, emotional processing, or a mix of both.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make attendance easier. Video gives a near face-to-face conversation, phone can fit a break at work, and text options allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written dialogue. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work and travel while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Questions people ask about Roy
What problems does this counsellor address?
The counsellor works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and career concerns. He also helps with relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, intimacy-related matters and addiction-related problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to combine practical skills with emotional awareness. The approach aims to identify patterns and try practical changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of counselling experience and over 30 years of prior work in human resources. He completed a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) at the University of Hong Kong in 2017.
Where is the counsellor based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese. He also accepts international clients who can join from outside the UK.
How are sessions delivered online?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This offers different ways to suit quieter chats, shorter check-ins or full conversations on camera.
What does therapy cost?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.
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