Counsellor profile
Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Cheuk
Counsellor Cheuk Ka Karlie Lam is a BACP member with 12 years of professional experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing ADHD, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief.
Karlie keeps sessions simple and direct. She listens without judging and helps people name what feels difficult. Sessions often focus on practical ways to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage impulsive reactions. She also addresses problems around intimacy, eating and parenting when these come up.
Her approach draws on client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small, manageable changes. She may use mindful breathing, thought‑tracking or tried-and-tested behavioural steps to tackle unhelpful patterns.
Karlie offers support for a wide range of life stresses, including adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiver strain, immigration-related worries and financial concerns. She can help people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation or emptiness alongside mood difficulties.
Sessions are conducted in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She notes she has dyslexia, and may make occasional spelling errors during live chat; she asks people to say if anything is unclear. To begin, people use the site matching process and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s concerns. The counsellor follows the person’s lead and helps them make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach works well for building trust and exploring relationship or family stresses.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and the links between them. It uses straightforward exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood difficulties, sleep problems and managing impulsivity.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase awareness. It can help with anxiety, rumination and improving mood through regular practice.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about needs, goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That plan can change as the person tries different techniques and sees what helps.
The practical benefits of remote sessions are being able to fit counselling into a busy week and avoid travel time. The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so check the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, use audio-only meetings where video is not wanted, or schedule appointments around work and family commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief and relationship and family issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work combines client-centred conversations with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions aim to focus on what matters and on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how do payments work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.