- Integrative approach
- Person-centred work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lalida
Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor whose British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership is listed as BACP. She has three years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger and compassion fatigue. She also lists concerns such as attachment issues, family problems and guilt and shame.
Lalida writes plainly about how past events can keep shaping today's reactions. She asks questions that name the problem - feeling not enough, feeling watched, feeling guilty after anger - and starts work from those concrete moments. Sessions focus on understanding why a person responds as they do rather than on labelling or fixing a problem instantly.
Her training is a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby accredited by BACP. Lalida says she uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural ideas, person-centred work, attachment theory, mindfulness and compassion-focused ideas. She describes applying different methods to fit each person's situation, rather than a single rigid programme.
In practice she listens first and avoids imposing judgements or diagnoses. She draws on experience gained working in the NHS and with charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse. That background informs how she talks about trauma, safety and gradual change.
Lalida is based in the United Kingdom and was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She offers sessions to adults and notes she works with people aged 18 to 70. Her language options include English and Thai, which she uses when appropriate for the client.
How integrative approaches work in online sessions
Online work can use integrative ideas such as person-centred conversations that focus on what matters to the client. That approach involves open listening and reflective questions to help people name feelings like guilt or shame and decide what to explore next. It suits people who want to be understood before moving into practical steps.She also draws on attachment-related ideas which look at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. Talking through these patterns can clarify why certain situations trigger strong shame or avoidance. Mindfulness-based techniques are used alongside these approaches to practice noticing difficult emotions with less reactivity, and to build simple, repeatable ways to calm intense moments.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose approaches together based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan handed down by the counsellor.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find appointments sit more naturally alongside work and family commitments when they can join remotely, and the therapist will discuss what session rhythm works best for each person.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Thai
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she help with?
She lists guilt and shame among many concerns and helps with feelings that come from family, relationships, past abuse or personal losses.
How does she approach feelings of shame?
Her style is integrative: she listens first, then uses person-centred conversations, mindfulness and other techniques to help people understand their reactions.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has three years' experience and has worked in the NHS and in charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I need a different language?
Sessions are offered in English and Thai.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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