Lionel Hunter, NCPS
Lionel Hunter is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety and depression.
About Lionel
Lionel Hunter is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety and depression. He draws on seven years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with people navigating bereavement, relationship strain and LGBT-related concerns. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers steady support along the way.
He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to their healing. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.
Background and approach
Lionel aims to help clients notice triggers, try different responses and build clearer routines that ease daily pressure. He uses gentle listening alongside structured tools. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small changes.
Client-Centred Therapy keeps the room focused on the person's experience and choices. For relationship and intimacy issues he explores emotional patterns and communication habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concepts guide work on attachment and repairing hurt.
This can be useful for problems like jealousy, infidelity or loneliness. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged by following the site's matching process. Lionel explains what to expect, discusses goals and adapts the pace to each person.
He aims to make therapy relevant and practical for day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-01421 | September 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 Lionel works with
Everything Lionel lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lionel lists
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Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lionel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That choice is made together and can change as work progresses, so the plan stays relevant to the client's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to match different rhythms of life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options give flexibility for fitting sessions around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Lionel help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression, and also assists with grief, intimacy and relationship stresses. Additional focuses include eating issues, anger, self-esteem and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Client-Centred work with practical CBT tools and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy. The style balances listening with exercises to change thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people through life changes and emotional crises.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile uses the NCPS credential as supplied.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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