Lixson Cyriac, BACP

Lixson Cyriac is a counsellor who draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences shape current patterns of thought and behaviour. He explains things in plain language and aims to make sessions a place to talk through worries about mood, relationships, stress, addictions and everyday habits. Lixson speaks English and Malayalam and works from the United Kingdom.

He trained at Birkbeck College, University of London, and the University of East London, and has about eight years of experience in counselling roles. His background includes student counselling at several higher-education institutions and work with a counselling foundation accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He also contributes to a counselling team in Marylebone and has supported people in hospitals, care homes, schools and homeless rehabilitation settings.

Psychodynamic work is central to his approach. He helps people look at early patterns and unconscious responses that may influence current relationships, mood and self-esteem. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when they suit a person's goals and situation, so sessions can include practical steps as well as reflective conversation.

Lixson aims to work collaboratively, discussing which method feels most useful for particular concerns and how long counselling might take. He welcomes exploration of spiritual and pastoral issues alongside emotional or behavioural difficulties. If someone wants to start, the usual route is to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

He is registered with BACP and offers services to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Costs vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How psychodynamic and CBT ideas work in online counselling

Psychodynamic counselling looks at how earlier experiences shape current reactions and relationships, helping people notice repeating patterns and links between past and present. This approach can be useful for deep-seated worries, recurring relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and complex mood shifts.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits and testing practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress and problems where structured exercises or behavioural steps can help reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your concerns and goals and, together with you, decide whether psychodynamic exploration, CBT techniques, or a mix of both is the best fit for the issue and how long counselling might take. This is a collaborative process that adapts as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to attend from different locations if travelling or living abroad.