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Lyndsay Macaulay

Lyndsay Macaulay

United Kingdom

Compassionate counsellor for adults seeking rest and clarity

  • 3 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom ยท 398389
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • CBT and hypnotherapy
  • Focus on sleep

About Lyndsay

Lyndsay Macaulay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports adults with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and other life challenges. She works in a calm, accepting way so people can talk openly about what they are facing. Her practice focuses on helping clients make sense of thoughts and feelings without pressure or judgement.

Her approach is person-centred, which means the client sets the pace and direction of the work. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, often called CBT, and hypnotherapy alongside that person-led approach. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and help clients spot unhelpful patterns.

People come to Lyndsay for many reasons, including burnout, low mood, relationship and family concerns, identity questions, and issues linked to neurodivergence. Sleeping and eating difficulties are also within her areas of focus. She emphasises a steady, collaborative style so clients feel heard while they work through change.

Lyndsay has three years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is part of how she connects to professional practice in the UK.

If someone wants to explore working together, Lyndsay offers a space to reflect, build coping skills, and take small steps towards clearer thinking and better rest. She encourages people to start at a pace that feels manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Person-centred counselling puts the client in control of pace and topics. It means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. This approach suits people who need a gentle, client-led space to make sense of their feelings.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a practical way to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often includes simple exercises and short experiments to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties.

Hypnotherapy is used to help people access calm states and shift patterns that feel stuck. It can be helpful for stress, sleep issues and building new coping habits when combined with talk therapy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helpful because it fits around daily life, reduces travel time and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep a regular routine while working on sleep, stress and coping skills.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues can I bring to sessions?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career questions and coping with life changes.

How would she work with me in therapy?

Her style is warm and collaborative. She follows a person-centred pace while using CBT and hypnotherapy techniques where helpful.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location apply?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK book sessions?

She is not taking international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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