Lyndsay Macaulay

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and hypnotherapy
• Family and grief

About Lyndsay

Lyndsay Macaulay works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem and relationship difficulties using a person-centred approach alongside CBT and hypnotherapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience supporting adults in the United Kingdom.

Lyndsay uses person-centred counselling so clients set the pace and direction of their sessions. She also offers cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to look at thought and behaviour patterns, and hypnotherapy for focused work on habits and anxiety-related symptoms. Sessions aim to clarify what is happening and to build practical steps forward.

People come to Lyndsay for a wide range of concerns, including low mood, burnout, identity questions, family stress, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as attachment concerns, neurodivergence like autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, dissociation and chronic pain or illness.

Her way of working is collaborative and non-directive when needed, with structured techniques used where they help. In practice this looks like talking through current problems, noticing patterns, and trying out small changes between sessions to see what helps.

Lyndsay offers support for adults who want clearer thinking, steadier emotions and better ways of coping. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session by using the Talk to a counsellor online button.

Therapeutic approaches used and how they work online

Person-centred counselling focuses on what the client wants to work on and lets them set the pace. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings and supports the client to make their own choices; this can suit those wanting a listening-based space to understand themselves better.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test ways of thinking and to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to address habits, anxiety responses or unhelpful patterns. It is used as an adjunct to talking therapy to support behavioural change and symptom management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lyndsay will discuss which methods suit a client's needs, goals and preferences and will collaborate to agree a plan rather than impose a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or other commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same therapeutic techniques remotely, and Lyndsay will help adapt exercises so they work well in an online setting.

Topics Lyndsay lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Lyndsay

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. Lyndsay lists stress and anxiety as core concerns she supports adults with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a person-centred approach and also offers cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' professional experience working with adults.

Is she accredited and where does she practise?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.