Lindsay Sykes, BACP

Lindsay Sykes welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by loss, stress, relationship strain or life change. She introduces herself simply and directly, and offers a calm space to talk things through. Lindsay uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people make sense of what they are facing and decide on next steps.

With 15 years of practice, Lindsay draws on a person-centred way of working. That means she treats the person as the expert in their own life and helps them find their own solutions. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and can be changed through practical exercises when appropriate.

Sessions may include tools such as journaling, mindfulness or creative tasks like art, if the client and therapist agree it is helpful. Lindsay has a long history supporting people through grief and loss, including miscarriage, baby and child loss, fertility difficulties and bereavement connected to coronavirus.

People often come for help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, addictions and sleep problems. She also works with concerns such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, multicultural issues and intimacy-related difficulties.

Lindsay is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Lindsay tailors therapeutic techniques for online work

Many of the methods Lindsay uses are practical and can be adapted to an online setting. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, understanding and helping people find their own answers; online sessions allow the same warm, reflective conversation that happens in person. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and trying small experiments or worksheets to change them; these tasks can be shared and reviewed during remote sessions to track progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lindsay will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and together they will decide whether to use person-centred listening, CBT tools, or supplementary practices such as journaling or mindfulness exercises. The plan can change as therapy progresses to better meet a person’s needs.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family routines and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to keep continuity when life is busy or during relocation, and the format can be helpful for trying short check-ins or follow-up conversations. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.