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Lilia Sykes, BACP

Lilia Sykes is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem or relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Lilia

Lilia Sykes is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem or relationship strain. She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief, addiction and issues around identity and intimacy. Lilia offers calm, attentive listening and practical support so clients feel heard and clearer about next steps.

Her work centres on a client‑centred way of talking together, creating a warm space where people can name what matters to them.

Background and approach

She uses techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when they fit a person’s needs. Motivational interviewing and solution‑focused ideas can be added to help people make changes and set goals. Lilia brings eight years of experience in counselling and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

She combines that background with ongoing professional development to offer a flexible style. Sessions can be adapted to suit how someone prefers to work, whether that means paced reflection or practical exercises. She is comfortable discussing a broad range of life situations such as parenting strain, chronic health challenges, career worries, bereavement, trauma, autism and attachment concerns.

Lilia also supports people dealing with body image, eating or sleeping difficulties and the stresses of caregiving. Sessions are available in English and she accepts international clients. She offers several online formats to fit different needs and will help people choose the best option for them.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	377735	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Lilia names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It works well for worries, stress, loss and long‑term health or pain issues by clarifying values and small steps towards them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people test unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical skills for anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems and compulsive behaviours.

Lilia treats the choice of approach as a joint task. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time if something isn’t helping or priorities change.

Online work offers clear practical benefits. Video calls suit sessions that use visual cues and exercises, while phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or a calmer screen‑free space is preferred. Live chat and text‑based messaging make it easier to fit short check‑ins around work, caregiving or irregular schedules. This range of formats helps people keep therapy consistent even when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy concerns. Other areas include addiction, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, trauma and body image issues.

What is her style of therapy like?

Lilia works in a person‑centred way that prioritises listening and empathy. She will also use CBT, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques when they suit the client's goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in counselling work and several years working in independent practice. That experience informs a flexible, practical approach to sessions.

What credentials and region are relevant?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with people from other countries.

What session formats are offered online?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.