Lilian Shundi, HCPC

Lilian Shundi is a counselling psychologist based in the United Kingdom who combines advanced clinical training with practical, client-centered support. She holds a professional doctorate in counselling psychology, which reflects extended supervised training in assessment and therapeutic work, and she is registered with the HCPC. With four years of professional experience, she offers focused psychological support and clear psychoeducation to help clients begin and navigate therapy.

Lilian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - or CBT - to help people identify factors that contribute to their difficulties, understand what keeps those patterns in place, and develop practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. She also integrates psychodynamic ideas when helpful, drawing on an understanding of past experiences and relational patterns to inform present challenges.

Her experience includes work with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence building, and depression. She works collaboratively with people to build on their existing strengths, supporting them to find clearer direction, improve communication, and manage emotional challenges. After active therapy, she focuses on ways to sustain progress and apply new skills in everyday life.

Recognising that starting therapy takes courage, Lilian aims to create a respectful and encouraging space where clients can explore change. She looks forward to working with people who want practical, evidence-informed support for the issues they face.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a practical approach Lilian uses to help people spot the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and to develop skills for managing anxiety, low mood, stress, and self-esteem concerns. It focuses on clear, structured strategies and short-term goals that can be practised between sessions.

Psychodynamic-informed work explores how past experiences and relationship patterns can influence present difficulties. This approach can be useful for understanding repeating relationship issues, feelings of shame or guilt, and challenges with identity or life purpose, and it is often integrated with more structured techniques as needed.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lilian works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy with Lilian is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family, and travel. These formats make it easier to access a registered professional from different locations and to continue therapy during life transitions or when in-person sessions are not convenient.