Lalida Puengklai

Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor and psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom who supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, family issues, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and transitions in life. She works with clients aged 18 to 70 and has three years of professional experience.

She holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby, a qualification accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). Her clinical background includes roles within the NHS and in charities that support people affected by sexual and domestic abuse.

As an integrative practitioner, Lalida draws on a range of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the person-centred approach, attachment theory, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. She adapts these methods to suit each person’s needs rather than following a single fixed model.

In her work she aims to help people understand why they respond the way they do, to uncover inner strengths that may feel hidden, and to move beyond mere coping toward deeper healing. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build on their existing resources.

Lalida is based in Derby and Nottingham and is originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She offers both short-term and long-term therapy and has experience working with a wide range of issues including domestic violence, childhood trauma and sexual abuse, rape, panic attacks, OCD, eating disorders, bereavement, self-harm, work-related stress, and low self-esteem.