Lyndsey Adderley
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About me
On the surface, you might appear ‘fine’. Inside, however - loneliness, doubt, anxiety, or hopelessness are always with you. You feel alone, misunderstood, and unsure which way to turn next. You may even feel that life is too much, or found that hurting yourself is the only way to cope.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing these kinds of challenges.
Sessions with me aim to get to the root of your issues, in order to provide lasting change. My approach is authentic, warm and non-shaming. I’m empathetic, but I won’t let you wriggle out of the tough stuff.
I am qualified and experienced in working with many issues, but I specialise in:
- Anxiety (OCD, ruminating, avoidance)
- Trauma & PTSD (flashbacks, dissociation, nightmares)
- Sexual trauma (recent or historical, including pre-trial therapy for those navigating the criminal justice system)
- Childhood abuse/neglect
- Being care-experienced (foster care, children’s homes)
- Pregnancy & infant loss, birth trauma
- Parenting & relationship difficulties
- Existential questions, health and death anxiety, or loss of purpose
I blend talking therapy with creative approaches when helpful, including:
- Metaphor and imagery
- Objects work (sculpting)
- Somatic focusing (tuning into the body)
I run my own discreet, welcoming, purpose-built practice in Middlewich and Sandbach, Cheshire. My space is safe, non-judgmental, and affirming of all identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.
If you want to see if we could work well together, get in touch for a no obligation 20 minute phone call.
If I’m not the best fit for you, I am happy to make suggestions of other therapists I know and trust.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Level 6 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Distinction)
- Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling (Distinction)
- Accredited Pregnancy and Infant Loss Practitioner
- Advanced Vocational Certificate in Health and Social Care
Training
- Accredited Couples Therapy
- Parenting Post Trauma
- Infant Loss
- ICON
- Understanding BPD
- Gender Diversity
- Talking about Sex in the Counselling Room
- Suicide Awareness
- Working Successfully with Men in Therapy
- Pre-Trial Therapy
- Rainbow Baby Specialist
- Autism Ally Accreditation
- Bibliotherapy
- Food and Mood: Improving Mental Health Through Diet and Nutrition
Experience
RASASC - Rape and Sexual Abuse Service
Her Place Cheshire - Supporting women and mothers
Pure Insight Cheshire East and Warrington - Trauma informed support for young adults leaving the care system
Women’s Aid
Community Care Work
Nurseries, Preschools, Afterschool Clubs
Frontline19
Memberships
- Birthworkers Network UK
- BACP
- TCUK - Therapy Counselling UK
I have an up-to-date full enhanced DBS check.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Care Leaver/Care Experienced
Young Adult
Parenting
Pre-Trial Therapy
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Individuals - full hour session: £70
Couples - 75 minute session: £130
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Further information
I work from a peaceful, thoughtfully designed therapy centre in Middlewich - Insightful Life Therapy & Counselling Centre - which I founded to be a safe and welcoming space for both clients and therapists.
Alongside my own practice, I host a small, trusted team of experienced therapists who each bring something unique to the work they do. If I’m not the right fit for you I’m happy to help connect you with someone who might be.
I believe therapy is most helpful when it keeps growing, just like people do. I’m committed to ongoing learning and reflection - I run a professional book club and a peer support group for other therapists. This helps me stay fresh, engaged, and always bringing the best of myself to the work we do together.
