“Working with Lydia has made me feel more self aware and better able to cope when things get difficult. I didn't know where to start with therapy, and Lydia has helped to guide me whilst also allowing me to talk about whatever feels natural. I would recommend Lydia to anyone looking to start therapy. You won't regret it.”
— Emily, aged 30
Working with Lydia has given me the opportunity to open up to someone totally impartial to my life without fear of judgement. With Lydia’s advice, I’ve been able to find several ways to help me navigate my feelings, anxieties and stresses in a way that works for me and that I continue using beyond my time working with Lydia.
Before coming to therapy I was totally stuck in my own thoughts, becoming more and more anxious and less able to open up to those around me. Since working together I’ve felt such an improvement in myself, my mindset and how I cope with those anxious feelings. I’ve also seen a huge improvement in my relationships with those around me, finding myself opening up more and asking for help.
Lydia made me feel totally at ease from our first session and comfortable to share however much I wanted to. She allowed me to speak freely and without judgement, encouraging me to share my feelings on topics I spoke about. Her advice was always so well-timed and suited what I needed, making me feel truly listened to.
As someone who was very hesitant as to whether therapy was for me, working with Lydia has been the best decision I have made for myself in a long time and I know the time I’ve spent with Lydia will continue to be useful in my life moving forwards.
— Charlotte, aged 27
“Working with Lydia is one of the best things I've ever done. Through working with Lydia I was able to navigate an incredibly challenging year and make hugely positive life-changing decisions. Having the support of our weekly sessions has been completely invaluable.
She shares her knowledge accessibly, offers interesting and really helpful reading suggestions, helps you to put in place practical exercises/action plans, and uses her gentle but firm guidance to allow you to come to massively impactful realisations.”
— Ellie, aged 30
“Lydia provided me with a consistent safe space when everything else in my life seemed very hectic. She enabled me to be open and honest and helped guide me to new ways of thinking, steering me away from my usual self judging anxious thoughts. Her kind energy and her ability to be fully present makes you feel at ease and listened to. I feel I have been able to take a step back and understand myself and others in a more compassionate and open way and I am so grateful for this. I would highly recommend Lydia to anyone who is considering therapy.”
— Johanne, aged 24
“Working with Lydia has definitely helped me a lot. I was nervous before starting, as I used to think therapy was only for those who had a specific issue they wished to talk about and wasn't sure what to expect, but I have really benefited from the experience.
Working with Lydia really helped me pinpoint some of the things that were causing me distress and understand my own emotions, behaviours and relationships much better. After six sessions I felt much more equipped to deal with my emotions and learnt things about myself that I had not considered before. The new awareness has really helped me to recognise patterns that make me anxious, and I'm slowly learning to make adjustments.
I found Lydia’s approach to be very warm, understanding and patient. I never felt judged and always felt comfortable. What stood out for me was how quickly Lydia was able to interpret what I was saying and help me make sense of it, when it felt very confusing in my head!
Lydia is really great to work with. If you are not sure whether you “need” therapy, I would definitely recommend trying out a few sessions to explore any concerns or anxieties you have.”
— Poppy, aged 22
"Working with Lydia has helped me notice and work on negative patterns in my relationship that were holding me back. Lydia provided a safe space to explore this and I feel much more aware and able to cope as a result! Lydia went above and beyond and also provided me with useful resources and reading for a health concern I had."
— Alicia, aged 26
“When I first came to therapy with Lydia, I was feeling quite “stuck” in my life and almost powerless to change it. A year on I feel so much more confident and contented in myself, like a huge weight has been lifted.
Lydia has helped me with low self-esteem and anxiety, particularly around relationships and an unfulfilling professional life. In particular, Lydia has provided me with a vocabulary to understand the anxiety I experience as a function of my nervous system and given me strategies to manage this when it arises.
We took a varied approach during our sessions, sometimes talking through childhood experiences to better understand the roots of the anxiety I was experiencing, and sometimes talking more about the present, or thinking styles and behavioural patterns, with practical advice to help manage and overcome these patterns. Lydia was particularly good at getting to the root of any problems I was having, especially when I wasn’t clear on what the causes were myself.
Lydia provides a safe, non-judgemental space and whether you are looking to work short or long-term, I would whole heartily recommend therapy with Lydia.”
— David, aged 27
“Working with Lydia has massively helped me. I’ve gotten to know myself better, and through consistent work got to a much better place - my mental health and my life feel in a very good place.
Lydia helped me to really tackle me anxiety. I was experiencing panic attacks quite regularly before working with Lydia, and still had some while going through therapy. Not only have I gotten a lot better at dealing with them, I haven’t had one in months.
Lydia’s approach is thoughtful and encouraging. I felt like I could trust Lydia from the very beginning, which enabled us to start working on difficult topics quite quickly.”
— Benjamin, aged 26
“Lydia has helped me a huge amount over the last nine months - more than any other therapist I had previously worked with.
When we started working together, Lydia helped me manage my immediate issues with anxiety and worry - putting out some of the most pressing fires very effectively. After the initial work, we spent some sessions working together to understand where my underlying anxiety was coming from. Lydia identified a particular approach that would specifically help me work on my issues and understand the impact of my childhood on my current life. Eventually, we converged to a nice mix of exploring the pressing issues each week alongside thinking deeper about common concerns and areas for improvement.
Lydia helped in several ways; three examples come to mind. First, Lydia's overall attitude and the environment in the therapy room created a place for me to feel comfortable talking about everything I was thinking and feeling. I felt very safe in her company. Second, our conversations in the sessions helped me work on my issues with anxiety and understand myself on a much deeper level. Our conversations taught me so much about myself. Third, Lydia is so (and I cannot stress this enough) resourceful. Her brain is a library of potentially useful books, podcasts, activities, products, suggestions, etc. that may help you. I don’t know how she remembers it all. She always has a suggestion, which means you leave sessions with something to try. Many of them will really help outside of the sessions, so her help extends beyond the time we spent together each week.
Her approach is broad and integrative. She draws on several different ideas of how to help and assists you in trying different ideas and concepts until you find what works. She is open-minded and doesn’t force any approach on you. She helps, and she encourages you to help yourself. And she helps you to learn about yourself and works with you to improve yourself. I would never have believed that I could learn so deeply about myself in what was a relatively short period of time.
I would 100% recommend Lydia, without any doubt. I’m very sure that I couldn't have found a better option. Lydia is so right for this role, and you will be lucky to spend time with her, no matter how you feel or what you need help with.”
— William, aged 30
“I was very nervous before starting therapy but as soon as I met with Lydia I knew I was in a safe, friendly space without any judgement. She helped me explore and understand difficult issues that I had been carrying around for years, and gave me the tools to manage my anxiety and move forward with my life in a much more secure and grounded way.
I really appreciated Lydia’s approach to therapy - she explores lots of different techniques for healing anxiety, not just the traditional focus on thinking patterns but also addressing the presence of anxiety in the body.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Lydia to anyone considering therapy, particularly if you are unsure about where to start.”
— Lucy, aged 28
“I have really enjoyed my 9 months working with Lydia. I sought therapy due to a family crisis that was consuming me, and my sessions with Lydia were instrumental for lifting me out of the mental rut I was in. I was able to learn more about myself and the feelings and emotions I was experiencing, including how to identify, manage, and alleviate them. After our time together I feel much better equipped to handle difficulties in my personal life.
Lydia taught me about mind body connection, how to better manage my nervous system, and CBT techniques that have changed my ways of thinking. All of these takeaways combined have improved my personal confidence and relationships and I truly feel I have grown and my relationships have changed for the better.
I would absolutely recommend Lydia to anyone seeking therapy - whether you have previous experience or not. It felt very natural and safe to talk to Lydia about my problems and insecurities, and she was great at pointing out my blind spots or patterns that I had failed to notice, which have driven some of my greatest insights.”
— Georgia, aged 30
“Working with Lydia has helped me so much. Recognising that I needed help and subsequently working with Lydia was the single most important step I could have taken to avoid sabotaging my relationship.
Before starting working with Lydia, I had been faced with bouts of overwhelming anxiety surrounding fears of abandonment within my relationship. I felt unlovable, resentful and out of control, every time I was triggered each reaction was more paralysing than the last which I found extremely frightening. I was ashamed of my negative thoughts and felt I couldn't be honest about my feelings to anyone.
Lydia's sessions provided me with a sanctuary to speak candidly and to be vulnerable without the fear of being judged. Since starting therapy, I have noticed a considerable and positive shift in how I address my feelings. Instead of feeling terrified and shutting down, I feel calmer, communicate better and have been empowered to understand my negative thought patterns around self image and low self worth. In working with Lydia I developed a new vocabulary, amongst other techniques, which enabled me to identify, be honest and process what I was experiencing and subsequently to move through those feelings and self soothe.
Lydia's style suited me perfectly; informal, supportive and understanding. Around my insecurities she was unafraid to delve into deeper feelings and past or present experiences whilst also remaining professional, even when I was ashamed of my behaviour and craved her approval. Lydia's mixed methods approach to therapy was a perfect blend of tools for the future and understanding and accepting the past. I never felt ill at ease but rather that she had an intuition which allowed me to explain my thought processes and anxieties without difficulty; I felt heard and that I was no longer alone in my head.
Lydia's support has meant that I am more self aware and better equipped to cope with the challenges I face. I have learned that I cannot avoid or control challenges in life, but rather I have learned to accept myself and the feelings I experience, and I am able to recognise what triggers my anxieties and why. Without Lydia I would have surely ruined a relationship that I treasure. I never thought I would need therapy but I realise now that asking for help and, more importantly, allowing someone to help you, is an incredibly powerful lesson in itself.”
— Izzy, aged 29
“When I began working with Lydia I was going through a difficult time in my life in several areas, including my physical health. Lydia created a space for me to really unpack and not only get to the core of why I was stuck in these depressive episodes and feeling hopeless, but also arm me with the tools I needed to pull myself out. I’m now in a totally different place in my life since we began our sessions, my outlook has changed, and I see a far more positive future for myself.
A big focus of the work I did with Lydia centred around my inner child to work through my past traumas and feel braver moving through life, and it has truly been the most healing experience. We made some really surprising and impactful realisations, which helped me combat my imposter-syndrome and navigate seriously low moments in the past 6 months. In addition, Lydia’s expertise around health and nutrition has been invaluable in helping me understand the connection between the mind and body, enabling me to take much better care of myself during such a critical time for my health.
Our weekly sessions have been the best investment I have ever made, and I would certainly recommend Lydia to anyone looking to start that journey.”
— Amber, aged 29
“A few years ago, I started doing therapy to help with stress and anxiety. But, I had a hard time connecting with the person I was talking to and sharing what I was going through. After taking a break, I decided to give therapy another try, and that's when I met Lydia. Right from the beginning, Lydia made me feel comfortable, making it easy to talk and open up at my own pace.
In our sessions, Lydia helped me figure out why I was feeling stressed and anxious. We talked about ways to deal with it, useful resources, and looked back at how I handled tough situations in the past. What's great about Lydia’s approach is that she never pushed me to talk about things I wasn't ready for. Our conversations felt natural, like chatting with a close friend. The sessions got better and better, and I didn't struggle with sharing anymore.
I can honestly say that Lydia's sessions have brought a big change to my life. I feel more confident, happier, and have the tools to deal with situations that used to bring lots of anxiety. I actually looked forward to our weekly sessions, and it totally changed how I see therapy. It's not just a quick fix; it's an ongoing journey that I want to continue as long as I can.
If you're thinking about trying therapy for the first time or if you've had doubts before, I strongly recommend Lydia. She's great at making tough conversations easier and making positive parts of life even better. Lydia's approach turned seeking help into a positive and rewarding experience.”
— Damian, aged 29