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- Psychodynamic work
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Lixson
BACP counsellor with 8 years of experience based in the United Kingdom, Lixson Cyriac focuses on psychodynamic work while also using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment perspectives. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction issues and other life changes. Sessions may also address grief, trauma and abuse, eating and anger difficulties, and multicultural or identity-related concerns.
Lixson trained at Birkbeck College and the University of East London. He has experience in student counselling at several institutions and has worked for a counselling foundation accredited with the BACP as a counsellor and assessor. He also contributes to a counselling team at HCC, Marylebone and has long experience in pastoral and spiritual care in hospitals, care homes, schools and homelessness services.
His main orientation is psychodynamic work rooted in the psychoanalytic tradition. He looks at how past experiences and early relationships influence current patterns, coping strategies and emotional responses. This often involves noticing repeated ways of relating and thought patterns that operate outside conscious awareness.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and is accredited with the Association for Psychological Therapies. He discusses options with clients and works collaboratively to choose an approach suited to the particular concern and the likely length of counselling.
In sessions he invites people to reflect on both past and present experiences and on practical changes in how they manage mood, anxiety and relationships. He is experienced in addressing spiritual or pastoral themes when clients wish to include them in therapy.
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How attachment, psychodynamic and CBT approaches work in online sessions
Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviours. In practice this means noticing repeated patterns, exploring early relationships and how they influence current mood and connections with others.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing practical changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression and difficulties where skills and small behavioural experiments can help reduce symptoms.
Attachment-based ideas help to understand how a person relates to others and what they need from close relationships. This can be useful for intimacy questions, relationship patterns and when feeling unsafe in connection with others.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses options with each client and adapts methods to suit the person’s goals, needs and how long they plan to work together. That collaborative choice guides which techniques are used in sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also means some sessions may be done without video if that suits the client’s circumstances.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Malayalam
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and many other difficulties listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
His main approach is psychodynamic therapy, with CBT techniques and attachment perspectives used as needed in collaboration with the client.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience, including student counselling roles and work with a BACP-accredited counselling foundation.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Malayalam.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm session logistics and any regional details when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific fees depend on the chosen subscription and region.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.