Lilia Sykes, BACP

Lilia Sykes is a BACP registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 8 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and many other life difficulties. She works from a person-centred foundation, creating a warm, respectful space where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment and gradually build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.

Her practice blends empathy with practical tools drawn from evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing when helpful and requested. This flexible integration allows sessions to remain led by the client while also offering targeted strategies and resources to address specific concerns like coping with change, addiction, self-esteem, parenting, or neurodiverse needs.

Lilia values cultural diversity and approaches each person as an individual, attentive to their background, beliefs, and preferences. She works at a pace that feels right for the client and offers availability for short-notice appointments or regular bookings where possible. To reduce screen exposure she generally offers voice calls but will accommodate video calls or live chat for those who prefer them. She welcomes questions and is open to working with international clients who seek supportive, compassionate therapeutic care.

Therapeutic approaches and online options with Lilia Sykes

Client-centred therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a non-directive, empathetic environment where people are encouraged to explore feelings and personal meanings at their own pace - helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and processing life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it practical for managing anxiety, mood difficulties, sleep problems, and some addictive behaviours.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Lilia Sykes collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions as therapy progresses in partnership with the client and other registered professionals when relevant.

Online therapy with Lilia can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit work, family, or health-related constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules, while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.