- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Lindsay
Lindsay Lightley is a BACP member and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has five years of experience working in mental health and supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hoarding, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, obsessions and compulsions, panic and post-traumatic stress.
Lindsay takes a pluralistic approach, drawing on several therapeutic methods to fit each person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for patterns, then uses techniques that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Her practice blends client-centred ways of working with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic ideas. That means she pays attention to what you want from sessions, helps you test out new ways of thinking and acting, and looks at how past relationships might be shaping present feelings.
People who come for help with guilt or shame often begin by naming specific moments or ongoing feelings. Lindsay helps unfold those experiences in small steps. She works at a steady pace and checks in about what is most useful during and between sessions.
Sessions are intended to be practical and grounded. Lindsay will discuss options and plans with each person, including how many sessions might help and what to focus on first. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s own goals and experiences and aims to create straightforward conversations about what matters. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to clarify what they want from therapy.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different ways of responding. It often involves practical exercises and short experiments to change patterns that keep distress going.
Psychodynamic ideas look at how earlier relationships and repeated patterns shape present feelings. This can help make sense of stuck reactions and repetitive cycles that feed guilt and shame.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on needs, goals and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and checked in on as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefit is being able to fit sessions around everyday life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, choosing audio only to reduce bandwidth, or using video to keep a face-to-face feel when that helps. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of approaches online and will explain which methods suit your aims.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment concerns, body image and panic.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a mix of conversational exploration and practical techniques. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviours and discussing how past relationships influence current feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience working in mental health. Her work draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.
What credentials and country is she based in?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.