Ryan Lunn , BACP

Ryan Lunn is a BACP-registered counsellor who combines formal training and a relational approach to support people navigating difficult times. He holds a BA Hons degree in Contemporary Relational Counselling - a Bachelor of Arts with Honours focused on relational methods - and brings three years of experience helping individuals with grief, loss, and bereavement, as well as stress, anxiety, and depression.

He works with a broad range of concerns including LGBTQIA+ related issues, relationship difficulties both personal and professional, family problems, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and the challenges of major life changes. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, attachment and communication difficulties, codependency, divorce and separation, and forgiveness, allowing him to tailor support to complex personal histories.

Ryan aims to create a warm, open, and compassionate space where people can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. He emphasises a collaborative working relationship, supporting each person to identify goals and develop practical coping strategies. Prospective clients who want to learn more or ask questions are welcome to reach out to discuss whether his approach might be a good match.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current ways of connecting and responding to others. It helps people understand attachment styles, improve trust and emotional safety in relationships, and work through issues linked to abandonment or attachment difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and the therapeutic relationship itself. By offering an accepting, non-directive space, this approach supports people in finding their own solutions and building self-understanding, making it useful for concerns like self-esteem, life changes, and relationship decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. It is commonly used to address stress, anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns by teaching skills for shifting thinking and developing healthier behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws on these approaches flexibly, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds so that each person receives tailored support.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessibility and flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions provide a simpler audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer writing or need brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access help from different locations, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to each person's situation.