- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Grief
About Lydia
Lydia Freeman is a counsellor who helps people make time for themselves and their wellbeing. She recognises how daunting the first step into therapy can feel and offers a straightforward, human-centred way of working. Lydia is a BACP member and brings five years of practice to each conversation.
She works from a humanistic perspective that sees each person as unique. Sessions focus on what has happened to someone rather than on what is wrong with them.
Background and approach
Lydia uses curiosity and creativity to help people express feelings and make sense of difficult experiences. Lydia pays close attention to the effects of trauma and long-term stress. She aims to rebuild a sense of safety and trust in relationships, including the relationship a person has with themself.
That might mean looking at attachment patterns or the unconscious ways people cope. She often supports people facing big life shifts such as grief, separation, or changes in belief. Lydia also works with issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting concerns, sexuality and identity, and challenges around self-esteem and purpose.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Lydia keeps up ongoing professional development and follows the BACP ethical framework in her work. Her approach is warm, honest and non-judgemental, and she aims to help people reconnect with what feels authentic for them.
What Lydia works with
Everything Lydia lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lydia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Lydia lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Client-centred support available online
Client-Centred Therapy is at the heart of Lydia’s approach. It focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers. This method suits issues like anxiety, self-esteem, change and identity when someone needs a steady, understanding presence.Her humanistic outlook means sessions aim to see the whole person and what has happened to them. That can help with trauma, attachment questions and the emotional impact of life changes. Lydia uses creative curiosity in the conversation to open up new ways of understanding and coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lydia will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what the client wants to explore.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face from different locations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can work for shorter check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around parenting, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Lydia
What concerns does Lydia commonly help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, bipolar, ADHD and related challenges. Other areas include self-esteem, career questions and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Lydia works in a client-centred, humanistic way that prioritises the person’s experience. She uses curiosity and creativity to help people express feelings and make sense of difficult events.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life issues. That background informs a practical, empathetic approach to sessions.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people located in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits the person. Different formats can fit around work, childcare or travel constraints.
How do I get started and what about cost?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a time according to the therapist’s availability. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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