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Hello and welcome, well done for starting on this journey of becoming the best version of yourself. I’m here to listen and support you to a place where you have a healthier self-esteem, fair understanding of your emotional world, better relationships, healthy coping strategies, and stronger boundaries with others.
I offer person-centred approach as a core in my therapeutic work, and facilitate a warm and compassionate environment during our sessions. You have my full attention and empathy whatever you are going through: emotional pain, tears, venting, confusion - all are welcome here, in your safe confidential space.
We will work at your pace and explore new topics when you feel ready. My additional training and experience allow me to integrate other useful therapeutic approaches into our sessions, if desired, to meet your individual needs.
As a professional, I am really passionate about the field I work within and continuing professional development, I respect your confidentiality, your time and personal boundaries. My personal values are closely matched with those of BACP Ethical Framework, which informs my professional practice, you can find out more about what this means for our work together here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/
My usual practice hours are as follows (UK time/ GMT):
Mondays: 10:00-19:00
Tuesdays: 10:00-19:00
Wednesdays: 10:00 19:00
Thursdays: 10:00-19:00
Fridays: 10:00-19:00
Occasionally I work Saturdays. Please let me know if you need a session at short notice, if you would like to book a regular slot, or the time you'd like to book isn't on the schedule, I try to be flexible when possible.
One of the most important factors in therapy is the relationship between the client and the counsellor, so here’s a little introduction before we meet. Besides being a professional counsellor, I'm a friendly human being, with a multi-cultural background, who appreciates nature and animals and is genuinely interested in people and their uniqueness, respecting diversity of cultures, beliefs and lifestyles. My personal values include integrity, trust, compassion, learning and personal development.
I really look forward to meeting you and happy to answer any questions!
Professional experience
7yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue
Services offered
Video
Phone
Messaging
Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #Lilia Sykes
Reviews
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Lilia is great at helping me identify what the triggers are to my problems and how to cope with them.
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Lilia portrays real warmth and understanding in our sessions and I have been really appreciating our work together!
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Lilia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Lilia is a great listener. I always feel like i have the floor with her. This also means that when she does speak, it's always completely relevant and feels tuned in to what my needs are. The first person i have really been able to connect with and be myself.
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and grief
Lilia is a professional therapist with enormous compassion and understanding in the sessions. I feel so lucky to have her as my therapist. I was in a really dark place and felt completely stuck in every aspect of my life. Lilia is such a great listener that she never judges me for what I said. She has always been supportive and warm. She would also respect my own pace and never pushes me to make any decisions. But the wonderful thing is that dshe would challenge my stubborn self-critism and help me see the power in myself. I couldn't ask for a better therapist. I completely trust her and I am so grateful that she is the one that I go on this self-exploring journey with.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have loved working with Lillia. She is very kind, understanding and wise.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lilia has a calm, understanding and compassionate manner, and always brings a fresh perspective to the things we discuss. She also has a practical approach, and beyond just listening, is able to offer concrete actions and solutions that have been really helpful to me along the way
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Lilia has been the best therapist I’ve had yet, she’s calm and is able to help me with my concerns in a way which has worked wonders for me, after a few months of weekly sessions with her I have reached the point where I am the happiest I’ve ever been, I can’t recommend her enough
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lilia is great, she often understands my problems better than me and guides me through her questions. She's helped me a lot with figuring out my emotions for myself and making sense of the situations I've had. I'm very happy and would definitely recommend Lilia!
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
My sessions with Lilia have been very helpful. It is clear from the way she listens, responds and offers extra resources, that she has a wealth of experience. I have learnt some important things about myself that will help me in my healing journey.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Lilia is a wonderful therapist who truley takes the time to listen and respond with wonderful insights. The best therapist I have ever had. 10\10 would recommend to anyone!
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Lilia is an amazing therapist who allows you space to talk and share your feelings whilst always listening attentively and offering relevant suggestions to help you. She has an incredibly calming aura about her and I immediately felt comfortable sharing my issues with her. Oftentimes I would spend the sessions pouring my heart out and couldn't stop! But Lilia always had something helpful to say and a fresh perspective that I hadn't necessarily thought of. You sense that she really cares about you and what you are saying. I'd highly recommend her to anybody and it's a shame our sessions have to come to an end! Thank you for everything!
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Lilia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Very helpful and supportive. Our therapy sessions reinstated my innate personality. I felt like I had lost many parts of myself.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lilia is so easy to talk to, she seems very warm and understanding, and listens intently. I instantly felt comfortable enough to speak my mind, and have felt supported every step of the way.
Lilia is very polite, and also isn’t afraid to smile, which in my experience from the past, doesn’t seem to always be the case (these experiences were outside of Betterhelp). And sometimes, a comforting smile can be great therapy! :)
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lilia is so kind and comforting. Somehow with her help, I can verbalize things that I have never said out loud before. I can finally acknowledge my emotions, know that they are legitimate, and start to heal. Thank you so much, Lilia
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist, they are helping me a ton!
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great insight
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
I feel I have come along way with my counselling and I can see the difference in me. It is really rewarding and I know each day I am closer to my goal of loving me for who I am.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Amazing so helpful and always there for me. I couldn’t want for anything else. I was worried it wouldn’t work but I’d never do therapy another way now ❤️❤️
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lilia is genuinely interested in my well-being and goes beyond any expectation in terms of care, kindness and support. Our sessions have been productive from the very start and, with her help, I was able to implement new behaviours significantly improving my life.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and adhd
My therapist Lilia Sykes is very attentive, she takes time to read my usually extremely long messages and responds to them in a timely manner as well as is able to provide me with some good exercises for anxiety. She is compassionate and understanding of my primary problem. She has helped me calmed my nerves many times and talking to her gives me a peace of mind that I need at times.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
One of the best therapist ever. Very calm and able to tune into your needs and provide guidance and additional resources to support you outside of your session.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Amazing listener and someone with a good insight for care of the people she is helping
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
Lilia is an excellent therapist. She has challenged me to rethink my relationship with my thoughts, feelings, and habits whilst providing me with the emotional support I need at my most difficult moments. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Lilia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
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