Chirayu Goyal, BACP

Chirayu Goyal is a registered counsellor with three years of professional experience who works with people facing identity concerns, relationship difficulties, intimacy challenges, depression, grief, body-image struggles, low confidence and self-esteem, family conflicts, and trauma or abuse. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect the individual circumstances and goals of every client. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he aligns his practice with recognized professional standards for counselling in the United Kingdom. Chirayu aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and patterns, and he encourages practical steps toward clearer communication, healthier relationships, and greater emotional balance. He acknowledges that beginning therapy can require courage and affirms clients for taking that first step. Fluent in English and Hindi, he is available to work with clients in the United Kingdom and with international clients, offering flexible ways to connect that suit different lifestyles and needs.

Approaches for online relationship and emotional work

Chirayu integrates client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into his online practice to address relationship and emotional concerns in a practical, collaborative way. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own priorities - it helps people gain clarity and self-understanding by creating a nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and values. DBT offers structured skills for managing intense emotions, reducing distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for anxiety, mood swings, and patterns that affect relationships. EFT focuses on emotions in close relationships and helps partners or individuals understand attachment needs and reshape interaction patterns to build stronger emotional bonds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Chirayu works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time and adjusts the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to engage from different locations and routines. This variety of formats makes it easier to maintain consistent care, practice new skills between sessions, and find ways of connecting that feel most comfortable for each client.