- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
About Lalida
Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and grief. Lalida also supports people facing family difficulties, anger, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
She uses plain conversation to help people understand why they react a certain way. Sessions focus on looking at past events that affect present coping and on practical steps to reduce overwhelming emotions. Lalida aims to help clients notice strengths that have been overlooked and put them to use in day-to-day life.
Her background includes work in the NHS and charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse. That experience shapes how she listens to trauma and safety concerns and how she plans longer term work when needed.
Lalida trained at the University of Derby and holds a master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by the BACP. She blends several evidence-based techniques to respond to whatever comes up in a session rather than rely on a single method.
She speaks English and Thai and is based in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered to adults and she has worked with people from 18 to 70. Lalida encourages clients to match the pace of therapy to their needs, whether that is short-term problem solving or longer, deeper work.
To begin, Lalida asks people to complete a short questionnaire so she can understand their immediate concerns and goals before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She draws on a mix of approaches that can work well over remote sessions. Cognitive-behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes; these are practical steps that can be practised between meetings to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-informed work looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections and self-image; this can help with relationship anxiety, abandonment fears and feeling misunderstood by others.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, tried strategies and preferences, then suggest ways of working. Clients and the therapist agree on how many sessions to try before reviewing progress and adjusting the method if needed.
The practical benefits of online work often include easier fitting of sessions into a working week and avoiding travel time. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled and charged. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote meetings to offer both shorter check-ins and regular full sessions, which can help keep therapy consistent alongside study or work.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Thai
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief and related issues such as family problems and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises an integrative approach, using different evidence-based techniques to suit the person in front of her and focusing on understanding why patterns repeat.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK health and charity sectors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Thai.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How do her session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the easiest way to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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