NCPS

Sydney Lewis, NCPS

Therapist in the UK

Sydney is a NCPS therapist in the UK.

10+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Sydney

Sydney Lewis brings a background in health, fitness and wellbeing into his practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist, guiding people toward clearer purpose and more satisfying lives. He moved through several related fields before finding his professional calling in counselling and psychotherapy, and he now focuses on helping clients explore why they feel the way they do and how they might respond differently. Sydney works with individuals to identify what can be changed, what may need acceptance, and how to develop the practical wisdom to tell the two apart.

His approach goes beyond simply diagnosing what is wrong - he aims to support clients to flourish, build resilience, and reconnect with meaning. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting and career issues, and compassion fatigue among other areas. Sydney combines evidence-informed therapies with a person-centered stance to tailor support to each client’s needs and goals.

Sydney is a registered professional with NCPS, an accredited membership of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, and he provides therapy in English to clients in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Areas of expertise

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

NCPS

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression ADHDRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

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Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality

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Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early connection styles, helping clients understand how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. It is often helpful for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and relationship repair.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing concrete skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other common difficulties.

Sydney approaches treatment as a collaborative process - finding the right therapeutic method is part of the work. He will explore a client’s needs, goals, and preferences together with them and adapt techniques as treatment progresses so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can happen by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit schedules and comfort levels. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain regular appointments, stay consistent with treatment, and access registered professionals from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sydney Lewis have?

Sydney Lewis has 10 years of experience.

Is Sydney Lewis a registered therapist?

Yes. He holds NCPS, an accredited membership of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.

In which languages does Sydney Lewis provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Sydney Lewis located?

Sydney is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Sydney Lewis as my therapist?

You can work with Sydney Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sydney Lewis work with international clients?

Yes, Sydney Lewis works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sydney Lewis cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.