Lydia Jenkins , BACP

Lydia Jenkins works with people who have reached a point where they want to change how they relate to themselves and their lives. She supports those who want to understand recurring patterns, reduce the tight chest of anxiety, or ease the heavy pull of depression. Lydia also assists people navigating grief, trauma, difficult emotions such as anger, and major life changes, helping them take practical first steps toward more manageable daily living.

Lydia practises as an integrative therapist, grounding her work in person-centred principles and blending in approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion-focused work, and strengths-based positive therapy. This mix allows her to combine attentive listening with practical exercises, so therapy can include both reflective conversation and skills-building activities. Together with clients she develops coping strategies tailored to individual needs and preferences.

She offers a warm, non-judgemental environment where the client remains in charge of the pace and direction of sessions, whether the work is short term or long term. Lydia holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - which is a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to choose actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful avoidance patterns.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in close relationships and explores how early bonds affect present-day connections, trust, and emotional responses. It is useful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and issues rooted in abandonment or early relational wounds.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and partnering with the client to follow their agenda; the therapist creates a supportive space and helps clients find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, exploration of identity, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lydia will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs. These remote options allow clients and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care and access support from different locations, while keeping the focus on meaningful progress and practical coping strategies.