Roy Ka Yiu Lam, BACP
8 years in practice
Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioural techniques.
License and registration
- BACP
- 397064 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English, Cantonese
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About Roy
Roy Ka Yiu Lam is a counsellor who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioural techniques. He draws on eight years of counselling practice and a background in human resources to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression and career concerns. He speaks English and Cantonese and works with adults on relationship and family-related issues as well as personal challenges like self-esteem and motivation.
He trained with a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of Hong Kong and has practised in Hong Kong before moving to the United Kingdom.
Background and approach
He also has volunteer experience offering counselling support to people with hearing impairment and those facing LGBT-related concerns. In sessions he uses clear, practical methods. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and small steps to change.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps explore feelings and improve emotional connection with oneself and others. He adapts these approaches to what each person needs in the moment. Roy pays attention to how family background and attachment patterns shape current problems.
He can help with grief, communication difficulties, separation and blended family challenges. He also supports people dealing with addiction, immigration stress, caregiver strain and guilt or shame. Therapy can be delivered by video, phone, live chat or messaging.
He accepts international clients and works with people wanting coaching-style support as well as traditional counselling. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions to suit their schedule.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Roy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
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Online support
Using EFT and CBT in online counselling
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with emotions that feel overwhelming or confusing, which can improve how they relate to themselves and others. Cognitive-behavioural therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small, doable changes to behaviour that often reduce stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then tailor sessions to the person's needs. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be mixed as required.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel and fuller interaction. Phone sessions work well when screen time is limited or bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, short reflections or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and to connect across different time zones.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be discussed?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression and career worries. He also supports people with relationship, family, grief and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive-behavioural techniques. Sessions are practical and focus on feelings, patterns and small steps people can try between meetings.
What background does the counsellor have?
He holds a Master in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of Hong Kong and has about eight years of counselling experience, plus a long career in human resources.
Is the counsellor registered and where are services based?
He is registered with BACP and is practising from the United Kingdom while accepting clients internationally.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Cantonese.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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