Lyndsay Macaulay

Lyndsay Macaulay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and eating and food-related issues. She offers a calm, steady space to talk through what is troubling you and to make sense of thoughts and feelings without pressure.

She works in a person-centred way, so the client sets the pace and direction of sessions. Lyndsay also uses cognitive behavioural approaches and hypnotherapy as part of her work when these fit someone’s needs.

People come to Lyndsay for many reasons, including relationship strain, family problems, grief, feeling stuck, identity questions and challenges linked to neurodivergence. She also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, sleep problems and body image concerns.

Her style is warm, steady and collaborative. She listens closely and helps people notice patterns, build self-awareness and try different ways of dealing with difficult moments. The aim is practical change that suits each person’s life and values.

Lyndsay holds BACP, which is shown here as a professional credential. She has three years of professional experience working with adults. To explore whether she might be a good fit, a short matching process is the usual next step.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Person-centred work puts the client's priorities first and creates space to speak openly about what matters most. It helps with feeling heard, clarifying values and deciding what to focus on next in therapy.

Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and include practical exercises to try between sessions. These approaches can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some eating-related patterns.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support changes in habits or responses. It can be used alongside other approaches for issues such as stress, sleep and certain unhelpful behaviours.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree a plan that fits their needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work, childcare or travel, and the ability to connect without commuting. If you are considering online care, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.