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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Religious trauma focus
- Attachment and development
About Lydia
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience, Lydia Freeman focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and life changes using a client-centred approach. She works with issues including depression, bipolar, ADHD and trauma and supports people exploring sexuality, LGBT concerns, parenting and career questions. Lydia also attends to attachment and blended family issues, chronic illness, caregiver stress and the emotional effects of cancer.
Lydia describes her practice as humanistic and client-centred. She aims to listen without judgment and to help people put words to difficult experiences. Sessions focus on understanding what has happened to someone, rather than what is wrong with them. That perspective shapes how she talks through trauma, shame and identity concerns.
Her work draws on ideas from attachment, human development and unconscious process to offer different ways of making sense of feelings and relationships. Lydia often helps people notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and practise coping strategies between sessions. She also pays attention to the impact of cultural and religious expectations on self-image and sexuality.
People who have struggled with religious trauma, purity culture, or the deconstruction of faith may find her approach relevant. Lydia says she supports exploration of belief, grief, shame and reclaiming autonomy without pressuring anyone to change beliefs. Practical discussion of values and choices is part of the work.
Her membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) appears in her professional details. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To begin, clients follow the service matching steps and arrange a first appointment.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the centre of the work. It focuses on listening, reflecting and helping someone make sense of their feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, grief, identity questions and relationship patterns by creating space to speak and be heard.Ideas from attachment theory and human development are used alongside client-centred work. These perspectives look at how early relationships and life stages influence current feelings and ways of relating. They can be useful when addressing trauma, attachment issues and patterns that repeat in adult relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lydia will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She aims to adapt the pace and focus of sessions based on how someone responds and what they want to achieve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when life is busy. Talk with the service about formats offered and choose what fits everyday routines and practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and trauma among other concerns. The list also includes parenting, career, self esteem, ADHD and LGBT related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her primary approach is Client-Centred Therapy, taking a humanistic view that looks at what has happened to someone rather than what is wrong. She also uses attachment and development ideas to inform sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in counselling and related practice.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.