About me
Hi, I’m Lydia, a BABCP-accredited psychotherapist with a decade of experience supporting adults. I work with people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and patterns of self-doubt particularly when these feel overwhelming or difficult to shift.
A central part of my work is helping you develop a clearer understanding of yourself. Together, we’ll explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, building insight and a stronger sense of trust in your own experience. From there, we can begin to gently shift what isn’t working and move towards meaningful, lasting change.
I work in a thoughtful, collaborative way, respecting your pace. My aim is to help you respond to challenges with greater confidence and flexibility, and to move towards a more balanced and grounded way of living.
My approach is grounded in CBT and informed by ACT, DBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy. I draw on these to help you understand and shift unhelpful patterns, manage intense emotions, and relate to yourself with greater compassion.
I have clinical experience in settings including NHS, IAPT, acute inpatient settings and community outpatient settings. I have also completed placements working with adults with dementia and severe autism. I currently work at North London Priory Hospital, where I offer support for complex cases of anxiety, depression, work-related stress and PTSD, through both group and individual therapy.
Across my work, I bring a consistent focus to compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s experience. I aim to offer a calm, confidential space where you can reflect, make sense of things, and gradually move forward with greater self-trust and perspective. There is no “right” reason to be here therapy can simply be a space to better understand yourself.
If this is something you're interested in, I'd be happy to chat.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and training
- BSc in Psychology
- MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- DBT skills trained therapist
- Complex PTSD training
- ADOS and ADIR assessment training
- Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
