- Attachment work
- Solution focused
- Internal parts
About Orla
Orla Kirk is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and other life changes. Her profile also lists work related to ADHD and family concerns, including blended family issues.
She aims for direct, conversational sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She adapts the way she talks and plans work to each person’s situation rather than using one set method for everyone.
Orla uses approaches that look at relationships and internal parts of experience. She combines this with short-term practical problem solving to help people make manageable steps forward. Sessions can address unhelpful patterns, attachment concerns, and recovery from past trauma.
Her background includes five years of client work in the UK and registration with the BACP. That experience informs how she supports people with parenting transitions, communication problems, and the stress of merging households.
People who come to her tend to want clear options and practical strategies. She listens for what matters most, then helps set small goals and ways to try them out between sessions. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site intake button and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships shape feelings and behaviour. It can help when loyalty conflicts, trust or patterns from earlier relationships affect a current household. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work and helps clarify personal goals and values. It is useful for building self-esteem and making choices about relationships and parenting. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can change a situation quickly. It works well for immediate problems like communication changes or adjusting routines in a new household.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and agree a plan based on your needs and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as you try things out between sessions so the approach stays relevant.
Please confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions help them keep continuity during busy weeks and try new communication strategies between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD and family-related issues including blended family challenges.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a conversational, client-centred approach and offers practical steps as well as reflective work on relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and the payment system handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.