- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lilia
Lilia Sykes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles and parenting challenges. She offers calm, attentive support so clients can talk through difficult feelings and find clearer ways to cope. Her manner is warm and non-judgemental, and she focuses on building a better relationship with the self and others.
She uses a person-centred style as the foundation of her work, which means sessions are shaped around what matters to the client.
Background and approach
She listens first and follows the pace the client sets, offering practical ideas only when they feel helpful. That might include short exercises, new ways of thinking, or simple behavioural steps to try between meetings. Over eight years in practice have given her experience with many concerns, including depression, grief, addiction, trauma and issues around identity such as LGBT matters.
She also supports people dealing with eating or sleeping problems, anger, workplace stress and compassion fatigue. Parenting and family-related pressures are part of her focus too. Sessions are offered in English and she works with international clients.
She tends to offer voice calls to reduce screen strain but can use video or live chat when preferred. People can message between sessions if they feel comfortable doing so. Her approach balances listening with practical tools drawn from evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
She aims to create a steady, respectful space where clients can explore change at a manageable pace.
What Lilia works with
Everything Lilia lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lilia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Lilia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that reflect personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress and parenting-related decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for low mood, worry and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a trusting relationship so people can explore their own solutions at their own pace.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, and then adapt the sessions accordingly. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be combined to suit the client's needs.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or when a written format feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy schedules, and to continue therapy from different locations.
Questions people ask about Lilia
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, among other concerns like addictions, grief and trauma.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is rooted in a person-centred approach where the client leads the session and the counsellor provides warm, non-judgemental listening alongside practical suggestions when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's available times.
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