Orla Kirk, BACP

Orla Kirk is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also helps with relationship difficulties, grief and problems connected to addiction and trauma. Orla holds BACP accreditation which means she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Orla aims to create an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. She listens without judgement and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding the feelings that sit behind difficult choices.

Her approach draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas, which help people explore how early relationships affect current patterns. She also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, workable changes that make daily life easier.

When trauma is part of the picture, she offers trauma-focused techniques alongside Internal Family Systems ideas to help people notice different parts of themselves and how they respond to stress. This can be useful for people who feel stuck or pulled in different directions.

Orla describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. She works with each person to shape a plan that fits their goals and pace. People who prefer straightforward language and practical tools often find this style helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Orla works with attachment-based and client-centred approaches and also draws on solution-focused techniques when appropriate. Attachment-based work concentrates on how early relationships shape current ways of relating, helping people notice patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre, with the counsellor listening deeply and reflecting back what matters most. Solution-focused work targets small, achievable changes that can improve day-to-day functioning quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Orla will discuss goals, needs and preferences with each person and adapt methods as the relationship develops. She treats choice as collaborative and will check in about what is or is not helpful as sessions continue.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people access continuity of support while juggling work or caregiving commitments.