Lynsey Pilavakis
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
Availability
Current availability- From Mid APRIL 2025
Wednesday- 10:00-10:50 slot
Friday - 11:30-12:30 slot, 13:00-13:50 slot AVAIL
My regular session times are listed above and are currently available. If you have a preferred day or time that is not shown, please feel free to reach out through the contact section to discuss alternative options.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I’m Lynsey, an integrative counsellor specialising in self-criticism, shame, anxiety and depression. Reaching out for support can be a courageous yet daunting step, I strive to make the process as welcoming and empowering as possible. My aim is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where all emotions are welcome.
As an integrative practitioner, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches. Guided by person-centred principles, I deeply respect your autonomy and self-determination, valuing you as the expert in your own life. Therapy is a collaborative journey, where we work together to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, creating room for growth, healing, change, and authenticity.
I work primarily short-term, focusing on creating a collaborative space where we can explore what’s working in therapy and what might need adjustment through regular reviews. My approach emphasises reflection, not only during sessions but also on what arises between them. I encourage working toward specific goals and agendas, with flexibility to adapt as needed. This structure provides a clear pathway for progress, helping clients navigate challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Practice description
My role as a counsellor is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that nurtures self-compassion, curiosity, and openness. Together, we will work to understand how shame, anxiety, or self-criticism may be impacting your life and how these emotions might have developed. Therapy offers a space to gently and safely explore these patterns.
A compassionate relationship with yourself is at the heart of creating meaningful change. When we begin to understand the origins of shame and how it shows up in your life, we can start to loosen its grip. Together, we will explore not only the time we spend in sessions but also what surfaces for you between them. This reflective work is an important part of therapy and can deepen your insights and growth.
I work collaboratively and with structure, setting specific goals and agendas that we can adjust as needed. This focused approach helps provide clarity while remaining flexible to your evolving needs and experiences. Regular reviews are part of how we ensure the therapy is working for you—exploring what feels helpful, what might not, and how we can adapt to make the most of our time together.
Therapy is not just about coping; it’s about changing your relationship with yourself and your emotions, building a foundation for greater stability, authenticity, and life fulfillment. It is a challenging process, but one we navigate together with compassion and care, creating a space where you can truly begin to heal and grow.
My first session
30-Minute Assessment: We begin with a 30-minute initial assessment to understand your needs, narrative, and expectations. This session helps both of us determine if we are a good fit to work together.
Post-Assessment: If both you and I are happy to proceed after the initial assessment, we will formalise our agreement and start therapy within one month.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma
Types of therapy
Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work