Counsellor profile
Lyndsay Macaulay, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Hypnotherapy offered
About Lyndsay
Counsellor and BACP member Lyndsay Macaulay has three years of experience working with adults across a range of emotional and life difficulties. She sees people for stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and help with major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Lyndsay practises within the United Kingdom.
Her base approach is person-centred, which means the client sets the pace and focus of sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and hypnotherapy as additional ways to work on specific thoughts, behaviours and habits. In practice this means a mix of talking things through, noticing patterns, and trying practical steps between sessions.
Lyndsay keeps the work collaborative. She does not diagnose; instead she helps people spot recurring patterns and decide what to change. For anyone dealing with trauma, attachment or neurodivergence questions she combines listening with structured tools when they help.
People come for many reasons - burnout, identity questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness challenges, intimacy or commitment worries, and difficulties with communication. She can support exploration of body image, dissociation, and recovery after domestic violence among other concerns. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of theories.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Her core approach is person-centred work, which focuses on listening and following the client’s pace so they set the agenda. This approach helps when someone needs time to make sense of feelings or decisions without being directed by the counsellor.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and repetitive worrying behaviours.
Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional option. In plain terms this involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habit, manage stress, or approach painful memories differently when the client chooses to try it.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree on methods that fit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online counselling should be checked before booking because the profile does not list session formats. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins where helpful. Confirm which formats are offered and any local cost differences when you arrange the first session.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She combines listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural work and hypnotherapy when needed.
How long has she practised?
She has three years of professional experience supporting adults with emotional and relational concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting arranged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.