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Lindsay Sykes, BACP

Lindsay Sykes is a counsellor with 15 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes.

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Sykes is a counsellor with 15 years' experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She offers a calm, matter-of-fact presence and listens closely to understand what has brought someone to therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal reflection so people can feel more able to cope and make changes that matter to them.

Her core approach is person-centred counselling, which treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Background and approach

She uses a gentle, respectful style and moves at the client’s pace while encouraging honest reflection. Lindsay also works with cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle specific problems like low mood or anxious thinking, using worksheets or exercises only when they suit the client.

Lindsay has particular experience supporting people after pregnancy loss, miscarriage and fertility difficulties, as well as bereavement from other causes. She has worked with people through COVID-related losses and the complex feelings that can follow an intense life event. These areas have been a consistent focus across her career.

Other concerns she supports include addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. She also pays attention to multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination where these impact mental health. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.

Lindsay aims to create a respectful, steady space where practical tools and personal understanding come together to help people move forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	168758	May 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Approaches that suit online counselling

Lindsay commonly combines person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural tools. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers; it works well for grief, identity questions and making sense of big changes. Cognitive behavioural techniques target unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; these approaches can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems and often involve practical exercises or worksheets.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Lindsay will talk through your concerns and goals and then suggest ways of working that feel right for you. Together you can try different methods and adjust the plan as you learn what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls let you see body language and hold a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier if you need lower bandwidth or prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when a flexible schedule helps you keep momentum. These options aim to make counselling more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?

Lindsay supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping difficulties, addictions and coping with big life changes.

What is her general counselling style like?

Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens closely, moves at your pace and may use cognitive behavioural techniques when they fit your goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in counselling, with sustained focus on bereavement, pregnancy and baby loss, and fertility-related counselling.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

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

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

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

Which 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 does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist factors. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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