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Lilia Sykes, BACP

Lilia Sykes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Lilia

Lilia Sykes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people find steadier ground when life feels overwhelming. She listens without judgement and focuses on building a better relationship with yourself and others. Her approach is calm and personable, suited to people feeling stressed, anxious, bereaved, or coping with trauma and abuse.

She centres sessions on a client-centred way of working, which gives people space to speak and be heard at their own pace.

Background and approach

Sessions are warm and non-directive, but practical options are offered when helpful. Lilia blends techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into conversations when they fit the person’s goals. Over eight years of practice have shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style.

She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and pays attention to cultural differences and individual needs. She is comfortable supporting issues around relationships, self-esteem, addictions, grief, career strain and many everyday challenges. Lilia offers multiple ways to meet including voice calls, video, live chat and messaging to suit different routines.

She prefers voice calls to reduce screen exposure but will use other formats when a client strongly prefers them. She also accepts international clients and can work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Pricing uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

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 Lilia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them. It helps people clarify personal values and take small steps toward a life they find meaningful, which can be useful for stress, anxiety and recovery from trauma.

Client-Centred Therapy gives the person space to lead the conversation while the counsellor offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard and gain confidence when facing difficult emotions or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lilia discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods to fit their needs. The therapeutic plan is collaborative and reviewed as progress or challenges arise.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy days while keeping regular contact with a therapist or counsellor.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Lilia commonly help with?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions and many life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and warm, giving people space to talk at their own pace while offering practical tools from therapies like ACT and CBT when useful.

What is her clinical experience?

She has eight years of experience working with clients and brings that background to a flexible, down-to-earth approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How does cost and billing work?

Costs vary by location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.