- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
About Orla
Orla Kirk is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and addiction concerns. Her practice also includes support for ADHD and coping with major life changes.
Orla keeps sessions straightforward and person-centred. She listens to what matters most, then helps people set practical steps they can try between appointments. Conversations focus on everyday problems - money and work pressures, relationship tensions, or feeling stuck after a loss - rather than clinical jargon.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses solution-focused techniques to help people identify small changes that can make a difference. For those affected by traumatic events, she offers approaches that aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and increase emotional control.
Sessions are collaborative and paced according to each person. Orla pays attention to how people communicate, their sense of connection to others, and patterns of avoidance or control that cause friction. She works with practical coping strategies as well as emotional work when it feels needed.
People who come to her often want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from persistent worry or low mood. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction-related issues, and the difficulties of juggling caring responsibilities alongside work or study.
How her approaches translate to online work
Orla uses attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps when recurring trust or closeness problems are causing stress in friendships or romantic relationships. Client-centred work gives people space to lead the conversation and name what matters most, which can help when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure how to start. Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, concrete steps to try between sessions and are useful for practical problems like work stress or improving routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Orla will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative planning can be revisited as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins during busy weeks, and avoid travel time. If camera time is difficult some people prefer audio-only calls or shorter sessions; discuss these preferences when arranging the first appointment so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses client-centred listening combined with attachment-based and solution-focused techniques to set practical steps and explore relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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