So, you may have reached the point where you are ready to make a change. You may be looking to understand yourself in a deeper way and break free of the patterns of the past. You might be sick of that chest gripping fear of anxiety, or carrying around those weighty chains of depression and you are looking to make that first step towards an easier way of living. There may be trauma from the past that is shadowing your life or you may be struggling with difficult emotions such as anger or grief. Let's take the next step together.
As an integrative therapist, I work from a base of person centred therapy but add to that acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focussed therapy and strengths based positive therapy. This means I can offer a balance of both listening and doing exercises within the therapy room. We can develop coping strategies together and find what works for you.
So you are here, ready to take that step and reach out to someone. If you would like to work with me I will offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where we work at your pace and I always hold your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. You will always be in charge of our sessions be this short term or long term work.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389518
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A wonderful, caring and understanding person, she is helping so much
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lovely lady with great techniques and strategies. Lydia explains everything thoroughly. She makes you feel liked
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
A breath of fresh air compared to my previous experiences with therapy. She offers a friendly and welcoming space, free of judgment that I’ve found very comfortable. She knows her stuff and can make you laugh!!! Would recommend Lydia Jenkins :)
Written on Nov 10, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lydia is a truly amazing therapist! She seems to recognise and understand me and my personality traits even better than I understand them myself. She has patiently helped me to feel much more positive about myself and has changed my outlook on life for the better. Every time I chat with her my head feels lighter! I feel truly grateful to have encountered her. Everyone should have a Lydia in their lives!!
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Lydia is brilliant she has shown me some many techniques for when I'm struggling and always reminds me to celebrate the little wins.. she's easy to talk to and is a great listen
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Lydia is great as a therapist and as a person. Very attentive to my needs and very patient with me.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Lydia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety