Counsellor profile
Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Cheuk
Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain and parenting concerns. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Karlie uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people manage day-to-day problems. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps clients set practical steps for change. Conversations cover coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related worries, sleep and eating difficulties, and burnout from caregiving or work.
Her approach draws on client-centred therapy to follow each person’s priorities, cognitive behavioural therapy to look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve attention. Karlie explains things plainly and works at a steady pace so people can try ideas between sessions.
She also gives attention to issues often linked with family life, such as blended family challenges, adoption and foster care matters, family of origin difficulties and communication problems. Immigration stress, money worries and feelings of isolation are also part of her practice.
Karlie notes she has dyslexia and sometimes makes spelling slips in live chat. If anything is unclear, she asks clients to say so and she will clarify. To begin, people follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How client-centred, CBT and mindfulness work in online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s concerns and priorities. The therapist listens without steering the agenda and follows what matters most to the client. This approach helps when someone needs a place to sort out confusing feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and impulsivity.
Mindfulness techniques teach basic awareness skills such as breathing and attention exercises. These practices aim to reduce stress, improve concentration and support coping with overwhelming moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Registered or accredited professionals can use different methods online, and clients are encouraged to raise any practical needs such as shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings or not using a camera so sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She helps individuals deal with family-related problems such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, family of origin difficulties, and communication problems.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a client-centred approach to follow what the person brings, alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises to address thoughts, behaviours and stress.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on issues including anxiety, depression, parenting and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
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, Mandarin and Cantonese.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.