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Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 12 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

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Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam uses client-centred conversation as the starting point. She focuses on listening first, then helps people make sense of difficult feelings. Karlie supports people through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and periods of change.

She also offers help for depression, grief and struggles with motivation. Karlie is a BACP member, which means she holds a recognised professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

Her practice includes attention to ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and trauma and abuse. In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical alternatives. She also uses mindfulness-based methods to help clients notice physical sensations and calm racing thoughts.

The overall aim is to find what fits each person rather than imposing a single way of working. Karlie offers conversations about parenting strains, adoption and foster care matters, blended family and family-of-origin issues. She can also support people dealing with immigration-related stress, financial worries, loneliness and caregiver strain.

She speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, which can help when language matters in care. Her working hours are mainly 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Friday UK time, and she can sometimes arrange different slots when needed.

She also notes she has dyslexia, so live chat messages may occasionally contain spelling mistakes and she asks clients to point them out if anything is unclear.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space. Online conversations follow the same idea - the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what matters to the person seeking help. This approach can help with stress, low self-esteem and coping with life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises and simple tools to try between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression and impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing sensations and grounding techniques. Short mindfulness practices over video or text can support sleep, worry and racing thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that suit their needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy around life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts in writing and can be used between sessions for brief updates. These options aim to increase flexibility and accessibility for different routines and circumstances.

What concerns does Karlie help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus grief and motivation issues.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her core approach is client-centred listening. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness techniques as appropriate.

How much experience does she have?

Karlie has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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Experience: 12 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam, BACP

Background and approach

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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