Lydia Chapman, BACP

Lydia Chapman is a counsellor with a BACP accreditation and nine years of hands-on experience. She works with adults and young people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a range of life changes. Lydia aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk through whatever is worrying them.

She uses an integrated approach that draws on client-centred ideas and other therapies. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship and on clear communication so people feel heard. Lydia emphasises presence, unconditional positive regard, and empathic understanding as core parts of the work.

Her experience includes working with those affected by domestic and sexual abuse, self-harm and suicidal thinking, personality difficulties, eating problems, learning differences, and the longer-term effects of trauma. She has also supported people dealing with bereavement, anger, substance misuse, chronic illness and caregiving stress.

Lydia has held client-facing roles in several charities and combines one-to-one and group work in her practice. She also holds a diploma in counselling and has training in holistic therapies and mental health first aid. Her style is straightforward and warm, focusing on the immediate concerns presented in the room.

Therapy can be arranged remotely for people anywhere, and face-to-face sessions are offered locally. Prospective clients are invited to choose a way of working and to discuss practical arrangements before booking.

How attachment, person-centred and CBT approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and emotional patterns. Online conversations aim to help people notice how past bonds shape current feelings and reactions, which can be useful for relationship anxiety or attachment difficulties.

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience first. The therapist listens without judgement, offers empathic reflection, and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to make sense of things.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online CBT sessions can include practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build small, doable changes in everyday routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Lydia will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the client's needs, goals and preferences, and she will adjust methods as the work progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make regular appointments more convenient. Confirm the available session formats with Lydia before booking so arrangements match your schedule and practical needs.