Lilia has a warm, kind approach and brings an authentic, human touch to our work that I really appreciate. I look forward to our sessions and would easily recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
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 31 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Lilia is wonderful. She listens to me even when I repeat myself. She also gives excellent suggestions to help me. Lilia is always on time for our video session and we regularly chat via messages especially in response to my journal entries.
More about Lilia
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hello and welcome to BetterHelp, my name is Lilia. I am 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 a 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 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 I'm happy to answer any questions!
Specialties
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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Lilia Sykes
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Lilia has a warm, kind approach and brings an authentic, human touch to our work that I really appreciate. I look forward to our sessions and would easily recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Lilia is wonderful. She listens to me even when I repeat myself. She also gives excellent suggestions to help me. Lilia is always on time for our video session and we regularly chat via messages especially in response to my journal entries.
I’ve been talking to Lilia for about 2 weeks now and the progress I have made already feels amazing. Highly recommended Lilia
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. :-)
Lilia is such a great listener and very supportive.
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.
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!
Lilia is a blessing to my life
Lilia is great at helping me identify what the triggers are to my problems and how to cope with them.
Lilia portrays real warmth and understanding in our sessions and I have been really appreciating our work together!
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.
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.
I have loved working with Lillia. She is very kind, understanding and wise.
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
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
Very helpful and supportive. Our therapy sessions reinstated my innate personality. I felt like I had lost many parts of myself.
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! :)
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
Amazing therapist, they are helping me a ton!
Great insight
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.
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 ❤️❤️
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.
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.
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.
Amazing listener and someone with a good insight for care of the people she is helping
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.
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?
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