Lalida Puengklai, BACP
Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Lalida
Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She works with people coping with relationship problems, grief, anger and major life changes. Lalida also supports those facing trauma, compassion fatigue and self-esteem struggles.
She keeps sessions straightforward and human. Lalida listens first, then helps clients understand why they react the way they do. She aims to build on strengths rather than simply try to 'fix' people.
Background and approach
The focus is practical - noticing patterns, making small changes and finding ways to cope day to day. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
She has worked in the NHS and in charities supporting people affected by sexual abuse and domestic abuse. Lalida draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses person-centred work to create a warm listening space, and ideas from attachment thinking to look at early relationship patterns.
Mindfulness and compassion-focused ideas are also used to reduce self-criticism and manage intense emotions. Sessions are offered to adults and can be short- or longer-term depending on goals. Lalida speaks English and Thai and is based in the United Kingdom.
She aims to help people find more balance and a clearer sense of who they are underneath pressure and expectations.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402012 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lalida works with
Everything Lalida lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
She also uses mindfulness and compassion-focused ideas to help reduce harsh self-criticism and to increase calm when emotions run high. These techniques are taught in simple steps and practised between sessions so they become useful tools for everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That process can start in the first few sessions and be adjusted as work progresses.
Online formats let people access therapy more flexibly. Video calls are useful when visual connection matters, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and mood difficulties, along with relationship issues, grief, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and listening-led; she helps clients understand patterns and build coping skills through practical conversation and reflection.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the NHS and with charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Thai for people who prefer either language.
Which session formats are available online?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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