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Lilia Sykes, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lilia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lilia. View 29 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I’ve been talking to Lilia for about 2 weeks now and the progress I have made already feels amazing. Highly recommended Lilia

Reviewed Sep 2024

Lilia has a kind, gentle and supportive approach - she reflects you back to yourself in a way which fosters self compassion and growth through acceptance and understanding of the core issues at play. I very much enjoy my Counselling sessions with her and look forward to sharing my experiences, knowing they will be held with respect and nurtured with wisdom. :-)

Reviewed Jun 2024

More about Lilia

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

Hello and welcome to BetterHelp, my name is Lilia Sykes, I'm a BACP registered counsellor based in the UK with 7 years experience in practice. I’m here to listen and support you to a place where you have a healthier self-esteem, fair understanding of your emotional world, better relationships, healthy coping strategies, and stronger boundaries with others.

I offer person-centred approach as a core in my therapeutic work, and facilitate a warm and compassionate environment during our sessions. My additional training and experience allow me to integrate other useful therapeutic approaches and helpful resources into our sessions, if desired, to meet your individual needs.

You have my full attention and empathy whatever you are going through, all emotions all are welcome here, in your safe confidential space. We will work at your pace and explore new topics when you feel ready. You can reach out between sessions too to share your thoughts with me if you feel comfortable.

Besides being a professional counsellor, I'm a friendly human being, with a multi-cultural background, who appreciates nature and is genuinely interested in people and their uniqueness, respecting diversity of cultures, beliefs and lifestyles.

My usual practice hours are as follows (UK time), and our live sessions are up to 45 minutes long:

Tuesdays: 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00

Wednesdays: 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00

Thursdays: 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00

Fridays: 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00

Saturdays: 09:00-13:00

Please let me know if you need a session at short notice, if you would like to book a regular slot, or the time you'd like to book isn't on the schedule, I try to be flexible whenever possible.

I really look forward to working with you and happy to answer any questions!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · Lilia Sykes · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Lilia Sykes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

29 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Amazing Helpful Recommend Supportive Great listener Calm Helping Support

I’ve been talking to Lilia for about 2 weeks now and the progress I have made already feels amazing. Highly recommended Lilia

Reviewed Sep 2024

Lilia has a kind, gentle and supportive approach - she reflects you back to yourself in a way which fosters self compassion and growth through acceptance and understanding of the core issues at play. I very much enjoy my Counselling sessions with her and look forward to sharing my experiences, knowing they will be held with respect and nurtured with wisdom. :-)

Reviewed Jun 2024

Lilia is such a great listener and very supportive.

Reviewed Jun 2024

Lilia is a great listener. Also she has a great understanding for my situation and can give good advise. She checks in and makes you feel not alone with your problemes.

Reviewed Jun 2024

I did not have so much experience for therapy session. But based on my session with lilia, it really feels good. she could help me to find to point of me that I didn't think about it before. Lilia is nice and good listher!

Reviewed Jun 2024

Lilia is a blessing to my life

Reviewed Apr 2024

Lilia is great at helping me identify what the triggers are to my problems and how to cope with them.

Reviewed March 2024

Lilia portrays real warmth and understanding in our sessions and I have been really appreciating our work together!

Reviewed February 2024

Lilia is a great listener. I always feel like i have the floor with her. This also means that when she does speak, it's always completely relevant and feels tuned in to what my needs are. The first person i have really been able to connect with and be myself.

Reviewed Nov 2023

Lilia is a professional therapist with enormous compassion and understanding in the sessions. I feel so lucky to have her as my therapist. I was in a really dark place and felt completely stuck in every aspect of my life. Lilia is such a great listener that she never judges me for what I said. She has always been supportive and warm. She would also respect my own pace and never pushes me to make any decisions. But the wonderful thing is that dshe would challenge my stubborn self-critism and help me see the power in myself. I couldn't ask for a better therapist. I completely trust her and I am so grateful that she is the one that I go on this self-exploring journey with.

Reviewed Nov 2023

I have loved working with Lillia. She is very kind, understanding and wise.

Reviewed Oct 2023

Lilia has a calm, understanding and compassionate manner, and always brings a fresh perspective to the things we discuss. She also has a practical approach, and beyond just listening, is able to offer concrete actions and solutions that have been really helpful to me along the way

Reviewed Sep 2023

Lilia has been the best therapist I’ve had yet, she’s calm and is able to help me with my concerns in a way which has worked wonders for me, after a few months of weekly sessions with her I have reached the point where I am the happiest I’ve ever been, I can’t recommend her enough

Reviewed Aug 2023

Lilia is great, she often understands my problems better than me and guides me through her questions. She's helped me a lot with figuring out my emotions for myself and making sense of the situations I've had. I'm very happy and would definitely recommend Lilia!

Reviewed Jul 2023

My sessions with Lilia have been very helpful. It is clear from the way she listens, responds and offers extra resources, that she has a wealth of experience. I have learnt some important things about myself that will help me in my healing journey.

Reviewed Jul 2023

Lilia is a wonderful therapist who truley takes the time to listen and respond with wonderful insights. The best therapist I have ever had. 10\10 would recommend to anyone!

Reviewed Jun 2023

Lilia is an amazing therapist who allows you space to talk and share your feelings whilst always listening attentively and offering relevant suggestions to help you. She has an incredibly calming aura about her and I immediately felt comfortable sharing my issues with her. Oftentimes I would spend the sessions pouring my heart out and couldn't stop! But Lilia always had something helpful to say and a fresh perspective that I hadn't necessarily thought of. You sense that she really cares about you and what you are saying. I'd highly recommend her to anybody and it's a shame our sessions have to come to an end! Thank you for everything!

Reviewed January 2023

Very helpful and supportive. Our therapy sessions reinstated my innate personality. I felt like I had lost many parts of myself.

Reviewed Dec 2022

Lilia is so easy to talk to, she seems very warm and understanding, and listens intently. I instantly felt comfortable enough to speak my mind, and have felt supported every step of the way. Lilia is very polite, and also isn’t afraid to smile, which in my experience from the past, doesn’t seem to always be the case (these experiences were outside of Betterhelp). And sometimes, a comforting smile can be great therapy! :)

Reviewed Dec 2022

Lilia is so kind and comforting. Somehow with her help, I can verbalize things that I have never said out loud before. I can finally acknowledge my emotions, know that they are legitimate, and start to heal. Thank you so much, Lilia

Reviewed Dec 2022

Amazing therapist, they are helping me a ton!

Reviewed Oct 2022

Great insight

Reviewed Sep 2022

I feel I have come along way with my counselling and I can see the difference in me. It is really rewarding and I know each day I am closer to my goal of loving me for who I am.

Reviewed Sep 2022

Amazing so helpful and always there for me. I couldn’t want for anything else. I was worried it wouldn’t work but I’d never do therapy another way now ❤️❤️

Reviewed Aug 2022

Lilia is genuinely interested in my well-being and goes beyond any expectation in terms of care, kindness and support. Our sessions have been productive from the very start and, with her help, I was able to implement new behaviours significantly improving my life.

Reviewed Aug 2022

My therapist Lilia Sykes is very attentive, she takes time to read my usually extremely long messages and responds to them in a timely manner as well as is able to provide me with some good exercises for anxiety. She is compassionate and understanding of my primary problem. She has helped me calmed my nerves many times and talking to her gives me a peace of mind that I need at times.

Reviewed Apr 2022

One of the best therapist ever. Very calm and able to tune into your needs and provide guidance and additional resources to support you outside of your session.

Reviewed March 2022

Amazing listener and someone with a good insight for care of the people she is helping

Reviewed March 2022

Lilia is an excellent therapist. She has challenged me to rethink my relationship with my thoughts, feelings, and habits whilst providing me with the emotional support I need at my most difficult moments. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lilia Sykes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lilia Sykes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lilia Sykes speak?

Lilia Sykes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lilia Sykes have?

Lilia Sykes has 7 years of experience.

Where is Lilia Sykes licensed to practice?

Lilia Sykes is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Lilia Sykes accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Lilia Sykes accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lilia Sykes offer?

Lilia Sykes offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Lilia Sykes?

Lilia Sykes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lilia Sykes?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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