Lindsay Sykes , BACP

Lindsay Sykes is an experienced counsellor based in the North-West of England who brings a warm, attentive presence to her work. With 15 years of practice, she focuses on helping people navigate grief, loss, life changes and mental health challenges so they can feel more fulfilled and find renewed purpose. Lindsay listens carefully and works collaboratively, supporting each person to explore their story and draw on their own strengths to make decisions and find meaningful change.

Her approach is integrative, rooted in the humanistic person-centred tradition that treats the client as the expert in their own life. Lindsay is also a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist, which means she can offer structured tools and strategies when addressing issues such as anxiety and depression. She sometimes incorporates mindfulness, journaling and art-based practices where appropriate, always tailoring methods to suit the client and moving at a pace that feels right.

Lindsay has specialised experience in miscarriage and pregnancy loss, baby and child loss, fertility concerns and ongoing pregnancy counselling after loss. She has also supported people through bereavements related to the coronavirus and other losses, and often helps when a significant event makes existing difficulties feel overwhelming. She holds BACP accreditation - a professional credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with clients internationally. Lindsay is not currently accepting new clients.

How Lindsay's Approaches Work Online

Online sessions make it possible to apply Lindsay's core therapeutic approaches in a flexible way that suits daily life. The person-centred approach focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client is treated as the expert in their own experience - this helps with self-exploration, self-esteem and finding personal meaning. Cognitive behavioural therapy, which Lindsay is trained in, offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used to address anxiety and depression. Mindfulness practices are also used at times to build present-moment awareness and reduce stress, through simple attention and breathing techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Lindsay works together with each person to understand their goals, preferences and needs, and adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and helpful. This collaborative orientation helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides practical benefits such as greater scheduling flexibility, easier access from different locations and the ability to continue work between appointments. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Lindsay, can use these formats to maintain continuity of care and support progress in ways that suit the client’s lifestyle.