- Attachment based work
- Solution focused steps
- Trauma informed care
About Orla
Orla Kirk is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and problems with motivation. Her listed areas also include depression, addictions, family and trauma-related concerns and feelings of guilt and shame.
Orla uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters most to them. She adapts the way she talks and plans work together depending on a person's situation. Sessions are presented in plain language and focus on practical steps as well as understanding feelings.
Her practice draws on approaches that look at how relationships and early attachments shape current difficulties. She also uses solution-focused ways of working to set short-term goals and Trauma-Focused techniques when past events continue to affect daily life. Internal Family Systems ideas may be used to help people notice different parts of themselves and how those parts interact.
People often come to Orla for issues linked to family life, commitment worries, communication problems and the strain of caregiving. She also lists work with body image, fertility concerns, abandonment and isolation. Guilt and shame are among the areas she addresses directly.
Orla explains things simply and encourages practical experimentation between sessions. She asks about a person's priorities and then agrees steps to try. This keeps sessions focused and makes it easier to judge what helps.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical considerations
Orla works with attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach can help when trust, abandonment or ongoing relationship fears feel connected to present problems. Client-centred work is also part of her approach and involves listening carefully and following what a person brings to sessions to help them find their own solutions. Solution-focused methods aim at setting clear, short-term goals and trying small steps between sessions to test what helps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work with the therapist. She will discuss your priorities, try different ways of working and agree together which methods fit best with your needs and preferences. That collaborative decision can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people use sessions from quieter surroundings or when being on camera is not practical. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to suit the online setting and to the goals you bring to therapy.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and motivation among her core concerns, and also works with guilt and shame.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses plain conversation, practical steps and collaborative planning. Her approach adapts to what a person needs in each session.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns noted above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.