- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT
About Sylvia
Sylvia Louise Humphrey is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low motivation, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Sylvia also supports people with relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, career pressure and ADHD-related issues.
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, achievable steps. She uses methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings, test unhelpful patterns, and build more workable habits day to day.
Sylvia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people change how they respond to difficult thoughts. Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform work around relationships, intimacy and deeper emotional patterns. Client-Centred Therapy shapes how she listens and responds in sessions.
Over 15 years she has worked with a wide range of concerns beyond those listed. That includes issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image and communication problems. She also supports people who identify as LGBT.
People in early adulthood often face big transitions. Sylvia commonly helps those aged roughly 18 to 30 who are dealing with leaving home, study, first jobs, money worries, relationships, identity and feeling behind. She encourages clear goals, practical coping skills and steady progress.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then make choices based on what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily routines. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns from early connections and can help with intimacy issues and repeated conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as the work progresses and new needs appear.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work and travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or phone options when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help you plan a way of working that suits everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sylvia works with stress, anxiety, grief, low motivation, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also supports people with relationship, intimacy, eating and sleeping issues and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on goals and small, doable steps. Methods aim to change unhelpful thought patterns and build better daily habits.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life difficulties. That experience includes long-term and short-term concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Sylvia holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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