- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical goal setting
- BACP registered
About Orla
Orla Kirk is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration and has five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. Orla works in a compassionate, respectful way and aims to tailor sessions to each person’s situation.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She helps people talk through what feels most pressing and develop small, manageable steps to cope better day to day. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that make things harder.
Orla draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence present ones. She also uses client-centred listening to make space for each person’s perspective, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals. These methods are used together to suit each person rather than as fixed programmes.
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career and life changes, ADHD, and family-related difficulties. Additional focus areas listed include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility issues and isolation.
Orla aims to support people who are ready to try small changes and to build confidence. She invites prospective clients to think about the practical steps they want to take, then discusses a plan that fits their life and priorities.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She helps people talk through what feels most pressing and develop small, manageable steps to cope better day to day. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits that make things harder.
Orla draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships influence present ones. She also uses client-centred listening to make space for each person’s perspective, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals. These methods are used together to suit each person rather than as fixed programmes.
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career and life changes, ADHD, and family-related difficulties. Additional focus areas listed include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, fertility issues and isolation.
Orla aims to support people who are ready to try small changes and to build confidence. She invites prospective clients to think about the practical steps they want to take, then discusses a plan that fits their life and priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Orla uses attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with trust, communication and relationship worries. Client-centred work means the focus stays on the person’s experience, with the counsellor listening and reflecting rather than directing. Solution-focused work aims for clear, short-term goals and small steps that can be practised between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or study commitments, and to keep appointments without travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or telephone-only contact if bandwidth is an issue. Registered and accredited professionals aim to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Orla specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, plus relationship problems, grief, trauma and addictions.
How would sessions normally feel?
Sessions are conversational and person-led, with a focus on listening first and setting small practical steps after.
What experience does she have?
Orla has five years of professional experience working with people across a variety of life and mental health challenges.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.