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Lyndsay Macaulay, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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Lyndsay Macaulay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and relationship or family strains. She supports those dealing with parenting concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career questions and life changes. Lyndsay works in English and draws on three years of professional experience to offer a steady, warm presence.

She creates a calm space for people to speak openly and be heard without pressure or judgement.

Background and approach

Her approach is person-centred, so the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. Lyndsay also uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioural methods and hypnotherapy to address specific patterns and symptoms. Sessions focus on understanding what lies beneath presenting problems and building self-awareness.

She helps clients notice recurring patterns, try practical strategies for coping, and reconnect with values and strengths. Work can include talking through difficult feelings, learning new ways to manage stress and anxiety, and planning steps to improve sleep, relationships or daily routine.

Lyndsay pays particular attention to neurodivergence, attachment and communication issues, and to the impact of chronic illness, caregiving stress and family conflict. She also supports people with body image, eating and intimacy-related concerns and the effects of past abuse. Therapy style is collaborative and non-directive rather than prescriptive.

Lyndsay encourages small, achievable changes while listening for what matters most to each person. If someone wants to explore whether they might benefit from counselling, Lyndsay invites them to start the matching process and book a session.

Therapeutic approaches and what online therapy offers

Lyndsay uses person-centred methods that let the client lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasises listening and understanding, helping people feel heard so they can explore feelings and priorities in their own time.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, which look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teach practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Hypnotherapy is offered as another option to support relaxation, reduce stress and address patterns that are holding someone back.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lyndsay will discuss options and adapt methods to fit each person's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style. Together they will decide whether to focus on short-term coping strategies, deeper exploration, or a mix of both.

Online therapy with Lyndsay is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit people who prefer face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for ongoing reflection between sessions or for those who prefer writing. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
What kinds of problems does Lyndsay help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping concerns, career stress and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her way of working?
She works in a warm, steady and collaborative way that puts the client in charge of pace and focus while offering practical strategies when needed.
What is her professional background?
Lyndsay has three years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Work with Lyndsay can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lyndsay?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to listed therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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