- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Ryan
Ryan Lunn is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. He works with people who are facing grief, anxiety, relationship strain and issues connected to identity, including LGBT concerns. Ryan also helps with stress, low mood, eating and self-esteem problems.
He trained with a BA Hons in Contemporary Relational Counselling and uses a mix of approaches drawn from attachment work, client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. In sessions he listens to what matters most and then helps people try practical steps to feel less stuck.
Ryan often supports people managing the fallout of bereavement and losses, or those wrestling with shame, abandonment and attachment concerns. He also works with career stress, changes in family roles and separation or divorce. He discusses how thoughts and behaviours interact and offers straightforward tools to test different patterns.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear about what is being worked on. He uses mindfulness practices and motivational conversation when helpful, and draws on emotion-focused methods to look at difficult feelings. The emphasis is on noticing what keeps problems going and trying manageable alternatives.
People who choose his practice can expect a direct, calm style and an interest in real-life solutions. If you think this approach could help, follow the site prompts to view online therapy options and complete the short questionnaire to get started.
How Ryan uses therapy approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can use this work to look at trust, separation fears and feelings of abandonment in everyday relationships.Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and following what the person brings. In practical terms the counsellor reflects back what is said and helps the client find their own answers to issues like grief or loss.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then tests alternatives. It is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood through short exercises and clear home practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Ryan will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then suggest ways of working that fit the situation. This is a collaborative choice and can be reviewed as things change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - for example a session can avoid travel time, allow a quieter hour between commitments, or use phone calls where video would be difficult. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work in everyday life rather than relying on long in-person meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
Ryan works with grief, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems and LGBT related concerns, among other issues such as eating and self-esteem.
How does he approach shame and guilt in sessions?
He uses attachment-informed, emotionally-focused and cognitive behavioural ideas to talk about painful feelings and the patterns that keep them going.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with adults on bereavement, anxiety, relationship challenges and related concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.