- Person-centred focus
- Practical tools offered
- Flexible scheduling
About Lilia
Lilia Sykes is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people find steadier emotional ground. She offers calm, attentive listening and focuses on building a better relationship with yourself and with others. Lilia brings warmth and empathy to each session and creates space to talk through what matters most to you.
Her work is grounded in a person-centred approach that keeps the client’s needs at the centre of the process. That means sessions are led by what you want to explore, at a pace that feels right. She uses practical tools and short interventions from other approaches when they may help, rather than following a single script.
Lilia has eight years of client work experience and has spent time in private practice. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addiction, codependency and many other life challenges. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients. Lilia aims to be flexible with appointments and will consider short-notice sessions or different scheduling when she can. She prefers voice calls for most work but will accommodate video or live chat by message for those who strongly prefer them.
People who choose Lilia can expect a non-judgemental space, practical suggestions when useful, and gentle support as they work toward clearer goals and steadier day-to-day coping.
How Lilia uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without fighting them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the person space to be heard and understood without judgement, helping them find their own solutions and build self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods might help. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as you progress.
Online work with this counsellor commonly uses voice calls, with video or message chat available if strongly preferred; please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule short or last-minute appointments. They also allow practical exercises, brief check-ins between sessions when comfortable, and the chance to practise skills in everyday settings while still having professional support.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core approach is person-centred, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation while practical tools can be added when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of client work experience and has practised privately for several years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She generally prefers voice calls but is willing to make exceptions for video calls or live chat by message for clients who strongly prefer them; confirm options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a 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.