Orla Kirk, BACP
Orla Kirk brings five years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +10 more
About Orla
Orla Kirk brings five years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering a calm, respectful space to talk. Orla listens without judgement and helps clients work out practical next steps.
Her practice covers common concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, career changes and the challenges of major life transitions.
Background and approach
Additional areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress and isolation. Orla adapts sessions to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed method. She works collaboratively to set goals and to try approaches that feel useful in the moment.
This can include short-term strategies for coping and longer conversations about patterns that cause repeated difficulties. Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect to talk through current problems, notice unhelpful patterns, and try steps to change them.
Orla aims to help clients build confidence and better ways of coping with everyday pressures. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Orla offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging, so people can choose what fits their life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395629 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Orla works with
Everything Orla lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Orla lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting what is said and helping the person find their own answers, which suits people wanting a supportive space to make sense of emotions.
Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented. It concentrates on small, practical steps and what already works, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Orla will discuss the options with clients and try methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility that fits modern life. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues during deeper conversations, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter reflections and when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy going around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression along with relationship problems and grief. Other focus areas include addictions, trauma, anger and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Orla uses a gentle, collaborative approach that blends listening with practical ideas. Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to work on right now.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with confidence, motivation and coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
Orla is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time. Work is focused on clients based in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their day-to-day routine.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process helps pair needs with a suitable counsellor.
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