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Lixson Cyriac, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Psychodynamic therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Speaks English and Malayalam
About Lixson
Lixson Cyriac is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam and he accepts international clients.
He trained at Birkbeck College, University of London, and the University of East London. He has worked in student counselling at Birkbeck, Westminster University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has also worked with a counselling foundation accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy as a counsellor and assessor.
His main approach is psychodynamic therapy, which looks at how past experiences can shape present thoughts, feelings and behaviour. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and Attachment-Based ideas where these fit the client’s needs. He explains how earlier coping patterns can become automatic and then notices where they no longer help.
In sessions he works collaboratively to decide which methods to use. That may mean focusing on thought patterns and practical strategies at times, and exploring longer-term emotional patterns at others. He has experience providing pastoral and spiritual care in hospitals, care homes, schools and services for people experiencing homelessness, and some people bring those concerns into therapy.
People who choose to work with him complete an initial matching process and then plan sessions together. He outlines the practical steps for getting started and answers questions about the approach before the first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how early experiences shape current reactions and relationships. Online sessions can allow time to reflect on patterns that repeat and to talk through how past events link to present worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new responses. In an online session this often means setting a few practical tasks and reviewing what changed between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how close relationships affect feelings and behaviour; it is useful when relationship issues or intimacy concerns are part of the problem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses options with the client and decides together which methods to try, based on the person’s goals and the issues they bring. This collaborative discussion can happen in the first few sessions and be adjusted over time.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, shorten travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to join from different locations if they live abroad. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to keep therapy practical and manageable for everyday schedules.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Malayalam
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and several other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies to change them. CBT is applied when it fits the presenting issue alongside other approaches.
What background and experience does he have?
He trained at Birkbeck College and the University of East London and has eight years of counselling experience in university and foundation settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients according to his profile and works with people from different locations.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.