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Lilia Sykes, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Lilia Sykes welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or big life changes. She aims to offer a calm, steady presence so people can talk through what matters. Lilia uses plain language and gentle curiosity to help clients find clearer ways of coping and relating to themselves and others.

Lilia is a BACP counsellor working from the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She places a client-centred approach at the heart of her work, which means sessions are shaped around what the individual wants to discuss and explore.

Background and approach

That approach is warm and non-directive, helping people feel heard before moving on to practical ideas. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness techniques to introduce skills for managing difficult thoughts and feelings. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when people want clear, goal-oriented steps.

Interventions are offered alongside listening rather than imposed. Lilia supports a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, eating and sleep difficulties, parenting stress, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She also works with people facing chronic illness, communication problems, body image worries, isolation and other related challenges.

Sessions can be arranged by following the site’s sign-up process and matching questionnaire. Lilia aims to be flexible with scheduling and often prefers voice calls to reduce screen time, but she will use video, live chat or messaging when that suits a client.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours, which often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lilia will discuss different options and adapt goals according to what feels most helpful. This is collaborative, and techniques are introduced at a pace the person is comfortable with.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Phone calls need less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Video is useful when visual connection matters. Message-based chat or text can suit people who prefer writing or want flexible check-ins between scheduled talks.

What kinds of problems can be discussed?

Lilia helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and other life stresses.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The core style is client-centred, which means conversations follow what the person brings. Lilia also offers practical techniques from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work when useful.

What background and experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with clients and has been in independent practice. Her work draws on continuing professional development and a range of therapeutic approaches.

Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?

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

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Lilia often prefers voice calls to reduce screen time but will use other formats when requested.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the available times.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Lilia

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Lilia Sykes, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety