Lydia Nightingale

I am a qualified and registered Person-Centred Counsellor with over fifteen years’ experience supporting a diverse range of clients. I work with a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse (emotional, physical, financial and sexual), anxiety, stress and depression.

As a Person-Centred therapist, the counselling process is focused on you — your emotions, your experiences and your unique circumstances. My aim is not to diagnose or advise, but to offer a warm, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can explore your feelings safely and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Many clients find that this greater awareness helps them move forward and create meaningful change in their lives.

I trained at the renowned Metanoia Institute in Ealing and have extensive experience working with Woman’s Trust, a specialist organisation supporting women recovering from domestic abuse. During this time, I supported women from a wide range of backgrounds, including high-profile clients.

My interest in relationships led me to complete further training in couples counselling. I also spent over two years volunteering with a bereavement charity and have additional group work training.

Counselling Fees

Individual Counselling

£70 per 50-minute session

Five-Session Package is £325

That’s just £65 per session, saving £25 overall.

Couples Counselling

£95 per 60-minute session

Five-Session Package is £450

That’s just £90 per session, saving £25 overall.

Five-session packages must be used within 10 weeks of purchase.

The five-session packages offer a reduced session rate and can be a helpful way to commit to a period of counselling while maintaining continuity in your therapeutic work.

I understand that choosing to see a counsellor can feel daunting, so I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute telephone exploratory session. This provides a gentle first step into counselling and an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work.

During our conversation, we can explore what is happening in your life right now, where you would like to be, and what you feel may be getting in the way. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions, reflect on what you need from counselling, and consider whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

There is no pressure to make a decision during the call. It is simply a chance for us to talk, explore what you are looking for, and see how you feel about taking the next step.