Lydia Jenkins, BACP

Lydia Jenkins helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. She supports people facing trauma, grief, anger and intimacy-related issues. Lydia also works with concerns such as ADHD, relationship difficulties, sleep problems and compassion fatigue. She is named Lydia Jenkins and holds BACP accreditation. Lydia uses a person-centred way of working that puts the person at the heart of each session. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the individual and progress at a pace they find manageable. She mixes listening with practical exercises so sessions can include calm reflection and hands-on coping strategies. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current responses. Existential themes may come up when people want to talk about meaning, values and life direction. Lydia has five years of experience and describes her work as warm and non-judgemental. Sessions are collaborative - the person decides the pace and focus. She aims to help people find ways to live in line with their values while managing day-to-day distress. Appointments are offered in English and Lydia accepts international clients. Sessions can be arranged for short-term focused work or longer-term support, depending on what someone wants to explore.

How Lydia’s approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward chosen values. Online sessions can teach simple exercises to accept feelings while taking practical steps that matter to the person. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behaviour and emotions. In remote work this can help people spot repeated patterns in their relationships and try different ways of responding. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on non-judgemental listening and supporting the person to lead the conversation; it is useful for people who need a calm space to make sense of difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person. Sessions are collaborative and may blend different approaches as needs become clearer over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typed communication or want to check in between calls. These options make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to continue work when travel or schedules make in-person meetings difficult.