About Roy
Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor who uses practical talking therapies to help people with stress and anxiety. He works in English and Cantonese and brings eight years of counselling experience to his work. He holds a BACP credential and practices from the United Kingdom.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to offer clear, structured conversations. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and feeling, and on trying simple steps that can change day-to-day reactions.
Background and approach
He also considers family dynamics when helpful and tailors the approach to each person. Roy has a background in human resources and a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of Hong Kong. He has supported people with depression, relationship strain, LGBT topics, and career worries, among other concerns.
That experience informs a practical, down-to-earth style. In sessions he will listen, reflect what matters most, and suggest small experiments to try between meetings. People often work on stress management, building confidence, repairing communication, or coping with big life changes.
Work can include short-term goals or longer exploration depending on what the person wants. He offers online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. International clients are supported, and appointments are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Roy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes that affect feelings and behaviour. CBT is often useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it breaks problems into clear steps that can be practised between sessions.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to focus on strong feelings and attachment patterns in relationships. EFT helps people name emotions and improve how they respond to intimacy, communication problems or grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest a plan to try together. That plan can change as needs evolve and the client gives feedback.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to try approaches that fit daily life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Relationship issues
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English, Cantonese
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