Lidia Alvarez Veas, BACP

Lidia Alvarez Veas is a bilingual therapist based in the United Kingdom who supports people experiencing emotional distress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress and the aftermath of trauma. She works with individuals who find life overwhelming or struggle to identify and prioritise their own needs, offering practical support to help clients gain clarity and make decisions that feel right for them.

Her practice blends methods from several well-established psychotherapeutic approaches, enabling her to tailor sessions to each person’s circumstances and goals. Lidia draws on person-centred principles to create a warm, non-judgemental space, uses cognitive behavioural tools to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and integrates other modalities as needed to support healing from difficult experiences. She aims to help people understand how their past influences the present, develop new coping skills for self-regulation, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Originally from Spain, Lidia has a background in Communication Sciences and delivers therapy in both English and Spanish. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and describes her practice as inclusive and trauma-informed. Lidia’s own experience of therapy inspired her training as a therapist, and she approaches her work with respect, empathy and a commitment to helping clients develop greater self-esteem, assertiveness and a more authentic life.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Lidia works with several evidence-based techniques that translate well to online formats. Person-centred work focuses on offering an empathetic, non-judgemental space where clients are encouraged to explore their feelings and build self-understanding - this approach can support issues such as low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship challenges. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, providing practical tools for managing anxiety, stress and mood concerns. Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to map and relate to different parts of themselves, which can be especially helpful when addressing trauma, internal conflict and long-standing patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lidia will work with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and adapt interventions over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Lidia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to continue consistent support even when life circumstances change.