- Person centred
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy tools
About Lyndsay
Lyndsay Macaulay is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, life changes and questions about identity or direction. Lyndsay also supports people with eating and sleeping problems and intimacy-related difficulties.
Her core approach is person-centred, which means the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy where these techniques suit the person's goals. Sessions focus on talking through what feels stuck and noticing patterns that affect day-to-day life.
Lyndsay aims for a steady, collaborative style in the room. She helps people build self-awareness, explore how past experiences shape current responses, and practise small changes that make a difference. Work often looks like mapping patterns, trying out new ways of coping, and reflecting on results between meetings.
Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or disability, communication problems, attachment and commitment issues are also part of the caseload. She has experience supporting people who identify as autistic or who have dissociation or trauma histories.
Sessions begin with a short conversation to identify immediate concerns and priorities. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than pressuring for quick answers. People are encouraged to move at a pace that fits their life, and to review progress regularly.
Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Person-centred counselling places the person at the centre of the work and lets them set the pace and focus. It is useful for people who want to explore what matters most to them, regain a sense of direction, or simply think things through with someone who listens without directing the outcome.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It involves noticing unhelpful patterns and trying practical experiments to change day-to-day responses. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms.
Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, confidence or emotional reactions. It is used alongside talking-based work to reinforce new ways of thinking and responding.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences and pace. That might mean focusing mainly on listening and reflection, practising CBT skills, or integrating hypnotherapy where it fits.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer a way to keep regular contact during life changes. People should check the available session formats and select what best fits their routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she support?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her core approach is person-centred so you set the pace and focus. She combines talking work with CBT and hypnotherapy techniques when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice working with adults on a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.