Lydia Chapman holds MBACP (a professional counselling membership), Dip Couns, BSC Hons in therapeutic counselling and supervision, Mental Health First Aider and a Dip in Holistic Therapies. She has over 9 years’ experience working therapeutically with adults and young people in both one-to-one and group settings.

She has undertaken person-centred, client-facing roles across a range of charities and offers a professional and confidential service in a non-judgemental, respectful space where people can explore their concerns.

Her practice is integrated and her areas of experience include domestic abuse, rape and sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, the impact of suicide and self-harm on the individual, family and friends, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, eating disorders, learning difficulties, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder, sexual, psychological and physical abuse and neglect, childhood issues, anger, bereavement, and drug and alcohol misuse.

Her therapeutic approach has a Rogerian core and she emphasises the conditions required for change – Psychological Contact, Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR), Presence, Congruence and the effective communication of empathic understanding. She regards the therapeutic relationship as central to the process and to the progress clients make.

She works remotely and offers therapy worldwide, and is also able to see clients face-to-face within her local area. Lydia identifies as a female, non-religious and liberal therapist.