- Supports self esteem
- Helps with codependency
- Offers English and Spanish
About Lidia
Lidia Alvarez Veas is a counsellor who helps people facing emotional distress. She supports individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and the fallout from trauma or abuse. She also works with people navigating life changes and those concerned about codependency and communication problems.
Reaching out can feel hard, and Lidia aims to make first steps easier. She fosters a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can speak at their own pace. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of her, using straightforward language and practical attention to immediate needs.
Lidia draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses elements from person-centred work, psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, transactional analysis and parts‑based ideas similar to Internal Family Systems. These are chosen to help understand patterns, manage emotions and build coping strategies.
Sessions often look at how past experiences affect current behaviour. Lidia helps people identify unhelpful patterns and practise different ways of responding. Work can include building self-esteem, learning to assert needs, repairing communication and addressing feelings of emptiness or isolation.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish and brings three years of experience to her practice. Lidia holds BACP accreditation, and she combines her training with her personal experience of therapy to guide people toward clearer choices and more satisfying day-to-day living.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Person‑centred work focuses on creating an accepting, non‑judgemental space. This approach helps people feel heard and gradually clarify what they want from life and relationships.Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences influence present choices and emotional reactions. This can be helpful for people curious about repeated patterns, family of origin issues or the roots of control and attachment difficulties.
Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. They can assist with anxiety, low mood and building new coping strategies for everyday stressors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to test what helps most, adjusting techniques to match each person’s goals and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and avoid travel time. It can also allow for shorter check‑ins when that suits the day, and sessions without video when less bandwidth or a quieter presence is preferable. Confirm current session options and formats with the therapist before booking so arrangements match practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication and feelings of emptiness.
What is her general way of working in sessions?
Sessions are person‑focused and practical, using a mix of approaches to suit each person. Conversations aim to identify patterns, build coping skills and improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, which may suit bilingual speakers or those more comfortable in Spanish.
Does she see people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Confirm practical arrangements and scheduling before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.