- Attachment work
- Client centred
- Solution focused
About Orla
Orla Kirk is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger. She also supports people facing career changes, life transitions and challenges linked to ADHD.
Her practice takes a conversational, practical approach. She listens to what matters to each person and uses that to shape sessions. People can expect clear, focused talks about the problems that cause the most strain in day-to-day life.
Orla draws on methods that look at how past relationships affect current feelings and behaviour. She uses client-centred work to keep sessions grounded in the client’s priorities. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track small changes.
For trauma and abuse, she brings trauma-informed methods to help people manage painful memories and reduce their day-to-day impact. Internal Family Systems work is used when it makes sense, helping people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts interact.
Sessions are practical and paced to what each person needs. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and include simple experiments or steps between sessions. Booking starts with a short questionnaire and then scheduling an initial meeting to agree goals and next steps.
How Orla uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships influence current feelings and reactions. It helps when patterns from past relationships keep appearing in friendships or partnerships and in reactions like anger.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the client wants to address. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflecting back what is said and helping the person clarify priorities and make choices that feel doable.
Solution-Focused Therapy is short-term and practical. It helps set small, achievable goals and track progress, which is useful for problems such as managing temper, workplace frustration or coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor and client will decide together which methods to try, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the counsellor at the first meeting about practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Orla work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and anger, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is client-centred and practical, using attachment-based ideas and solution-focused steps to set goals and track change.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the UK?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.