Lixson Cyriac, BACP

Lixson Cyriac is a London-based psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist with training from Birkbeck College, University of London, and the University of East London. He brings eight years of clinical experience that includes work with a counselling foundation accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), student counselling roles at Birkbeck College, Westminster University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a current post on the counselling team at HCC Marlybebone. Alongside clinical practice, he has extensive experience providing pastoral and spiritual care in settings such as hospitals, care homes, schools and services for people experiencing homelessness, and he can integrate those concerns into therapy when relevant.

Lixson’s primary orientation is psychodynamic therapy, informed by the psychoanalytic tradition, which explores how early experiences and unconscious patterns can shape present-day feelings and behaviour. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and holds accreditation with the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT) - an organisation that provides specialist training in evidence-informed psychological approaches. In practice he works collaboratively with people to decide which methods will best meet their needs, taking into account the issues presented and the intended duration of counselling.

His work focuses on helping people understand coping strategies, recurring relationship patterns, mood differences and the emotional responses that can follow life changes, loss and trauma. For those who wish to discuss spiritual or pastoral concerns alongside psychological ones, he is experienced in exploring those intersections as part of therapy. Enquiries by telephone or email are welcome for questions or further information.