Ryan Lunn
BACP
Warm relational counsellor for stress and eating concerns
- Relational focus
- CBT and mindfulness
- Support for grief
About Ryan
He often works with clients who are navigating loss, bereavement and the various forms stress can take. He also supports people with LGBT matters, eating and body image concerns, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.
Ryan uses straightforward, relational methods in sessions. He focuses on building trust first, then helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive approaches and mindfulness to help with unhelpful thoughts and difficult feelings.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Ryan aims to help people find small, practical steps they can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control of daily life.
If you want to begin, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire to match with the right service and then schedule sessions according to availability. He works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Working online with relational and cognitive approaches
Ryan draws on attachment-based and cognitive behavioural approaches to make online counselling practical and relational. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions, which can help when someone struggles with closeness, abandonment worries or relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change behaviour, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and eating-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ryan will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit you. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as you learn what helps most.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the exact formats offered before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that a mix of practical CBT exercises and reflective attachment work translates well to remote sessions, and therapists will adapt activities to suit each person's situation.
Professional registration
| BACP | United Kingdom · No. 408981 |
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ryan commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns, plus eating and body image issues and LGBT related matters.
What is his style of therapy like?
Ryan combines a warm, relational way of working with practical techniques from cognitive and mindfulness approaches to help manage thoughts and feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working as a counsellor since completing his BA Hons in Contemporary Relational Counselling.
What professional registration does he hold and where does he practise?
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 is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.