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Sylvia Louise Humphrey, BACP

Sylvia Louise Humphrey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low motivation, low self-esteem and depression.

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About Sylvia

Sylvia Louise Humphrey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low motivation, low self-esteem and depression. She supports people facing big life changes and common day-to-day struggles such as sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career worries and compassion fatigue.

People who identify as LGBT and those dealing with trauma and intimacy issues are also within her scope of focus.

Background and approach

Sylvia favours a respectful, warm approach. She listens without judgement and adapts sessions to each person's pace and goals. Conversations are practical and grounded, with room for emotion and reflection.

The aim is to help people build skills they can use between sessions. She draws on a mix of well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches are used to address patterns of thought, connection with others, emotional regulation and values-based living.

Her practice also pays attention to specific concerns such as ADHD, abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image. This means sessions can cover practical coping strategies, relationship patterns and managing health-related challenges. Sylvia works with people in English and can connect with clients across borders.

Initial steps involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. She aims to make the process straightforward and supportive for anyone taking the first step.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	384698	August 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

Everything Sylvia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Sylvia names

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Approaches that translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and when life feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and closeness; it can help with intimacy issues and healing from relational hurt. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship in which the counsellor offers non-judgemental listening and empathy to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and practical needs and suggest which methods might suit best. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made or circumstances shift.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give choice and flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face discussion, phone sessions can fit into a short break, and messaging lets people check in without scheduling a live meeting. These options make it easier to build regular contact around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sylvia help with?

Sylvia supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as trauma, intimacy, parenting, career concerns and ADHD.

What is her style of therapy like?

Her style is warm, respectful and practical. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and working at a pace set by the client to build useful skills between meetings.

How long has she been practising?

She has 15 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

Sylvia is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who can join from other countries.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.