- Psychodynamic therapy
- CBT techniques
- Student counselling experience
About Lixson
Lixson Cyriac is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, grief, addictions and other life changes. Sessions can also cover eating issues, self‑esteem, career choices and bipolar mood concerns. He speaks English and Malayalam and accepts international clients.
He trained at Birkbeck College and the University of East London. Early work included student counselling at several colleges and long involvement with a counselling foundation accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That background led to roles offering pastoral and spiritual care in hospitals, care homes, schools and rehabilitation services.
His main approach is psychodynamic therapy. He pays attention to how past experiences shape current responses and coping patterns. This helps when repetitive emotional reactions or long‑standing relationship difficulties are causing distress.
He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and holds accreditation with the Association for Psychological Therapies. In practice he discusses with each person whether psychodynamic work, CBT techniques, or a mix will best address the presenting problems and the length of counselling needed.
In sessions he invites people to talk through both present problems and past experiences. He aims to make sense of recurring feelings and behaviours and to find ways to respond differently. Practical concerns such as managing emotions, handling workplace frustration, or dealing with a partner's anger are part of the work.
His earlier pastoral roles mean some clients bring spiritual or faith questions into counselling. He is comfortable exploring these alongside other issues when people wish to do so.
How these approaches work online
Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to early relationships and repeated patterns. It looks at how past experiences shape present responses and helps people understand recurring feelings and behaviours. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, low mood and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, the problems you bring, and how long you might want to meet. Together you will choose whether to focus more on understanding patterns, using CBT techniques, or combining both approaches to suit your needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, travel or study, and they can reduce time spent travelling. Some people prefer shorter check‑ins when days are busy, while others choose regular weekly sessions for deeper work. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of ways to meet; check the session setup when you arrange your first appointment to pick what fits your life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Malayalam
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, grief, addictions and related life changes.
What is his style of working in sessions?
He uses psychodynamic therapy to look at past experiences and current patterns, and blends in CBT techniques when useful for practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of counselling and therapeutic experience, including student counselling and work with a BACP‑accredited foundation.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check session arrangements and time zones when booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin or arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.