Lilia Sykes, BACP

Lilia Sykes is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people seeking a kinder, more connected relationship with themselves and others. She welcomes a wide range of concerns and aims to create a warm, attentive presence that supports exploration and emotional expression.

At the heart of her practice is a person-centred, non-directive stance that prioritises the client’s own pace and priorities. This approach makes space for honest reflection without judgement while allowing Lilia to bring in practical tools and interventions from her continued professional development when they feel helpful. She blends a compassionate listening style with targeted strategies drawn from evidence-informed approaches.

Her experience includes private practice work and client-facing roles that have informed a flexible way of working. To reduce screen exposure she most often uses voice calls, though she can accommodate video calls or live chat by message when clients strongly prefer them. She is open to contact between sessions for clients who choose to share brief updates or questions.

Lilia values cultural diversity and respects different beliefs and lifestyles, speaking from a multicultural background that informs her curiosity and acceptance. She strives to offer a supportive therapeutic environment for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, and other life transitions. Lilia is available through the platform and brings professional registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates adherence to recognised professional standards.