Lyndsay Macaulay

Lyndsay Macaulay is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career doubts, and coping with life changes. Lyndsay also works with issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, attachment difficulties, dissociation, and caregiver stress.

Her work follows a person-centred foundation. That means clients set the pace and direction while she listens and responds without pressure. She combines this with cognitive behavioural therapy, known as CBT, and hypnotherapy when appropriate to the person's needs.

In sessions she focuses on identifying patterns, increasing self-awareness, and clarifying what matters to the client. Conversations aim to make sense of difficult feelings and to reduce the overwhelm that can come with life transitions. She avoids labels and directives, preferring a collaborative approach that helps people notice practical next steps.

Lyndsay commonly helps people who feel stuck after a change, who are questioning work or life direction, or who are managing ongoing stress and burnout. She works with practical concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties alongside relational and identity questions.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.

Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work

Lyndsay blends person-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and following the client’s pace, helping them notice thoughts and feelings that matter. CBT looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage low mood. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help with habits, stress responses, and calming techniques.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Lyndsay works with each client to agree what feels most useful, and she adapts methods as understanding grows. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at finding practical steps that fit the person's goals and day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Generally, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Registered or accredited professionals tailor the format and pacing to what works best for each client.