Counselling & CBT with Meridian Wellbeing

What experience do you have in this area?

I’ve been a mental health nurse since 2015 after having worked in psychiatry and studied for a BSc in Psychology and Psychoanalytic studies at the Tavistock and Portman, along with working with young people and their families since 2006. My training and time as a nurse has given me experience in working with patients, the administration and effects of medication, and supporting individuals in crisis or distress.

My goal was always to train as a therapist because I wanted to not only support people through crisis and the most challenging experiences, but also help shape therapeutic treatments. My work as a nurse has been invaluable in my journey, but I wanted to more to support people - that's why I began my training as a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) therapist.  

During Covid, I also trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) therapist with Meridian Wellbeing and then once qualified I started working with clients dealing with issues such as anxiety, panic, low self esteem, depression, and complex trauma.

What are your areas of focus or specialisms?

• Autism/neurodivergence.
• Women's specialist (physical health also)
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Low self esteem.

What are your qualifications and/ or accreditations?

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology
• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Mental Health Nurse (Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip))
• Psychoanalytic Observational Studies (PGDip)
• Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (PGDip) – I am working on my MSc. (BABPC accredited)
• Personal Trainer/Pilates Teacher with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA)
• DBT therapist

Are you a member of any professional bodies?

• British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
•  Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

What is your approach to counselling or therapy?

Every person deserves time and space to reflect on their past in order to make meaningful change in the present. I like to have a good understanding of my client's past to make real sense of the patterns of behaviour and thoughts that have impacted their mood, anxiety and experiences.

Is there anything you'd like to share?

I have spend many years working with female neurodivergent clients, who are often undiagnosed, and I find this very rewarding and I am also currently work in a specialist Autism and Learning Disability Service.

What experience do you have?

I have clinical experience across the NHS and hospital settings, working with clients presenting with complex emotional and relational difficulties. I work within a clear ethical framework, with regular supervision and ongoing professional development.

What are your qualifications and/ or accreditations?

I am a BACP-registered psychotherapist and a counselling psychologist in training. My approach is grounded in understanding your lived experience, how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you - rather than focusing only on symptoms or labels. Therapy with me is collaborative and reflective, shaped by what feels most important to you.

Are you a member of a professional body?

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

What areas can you help people with?

I work with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including:

• Depression, low mood, and loss of motivation
• Anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed
• Sexual health, sexuality, and intimacy
• Relationship difficulties, attachment, and communication
• Identity questions, life transitions, and existential concerns

I have particular experience working with sexual health and related difficulties and other sensitive topics, including experiences that may feel hard to talk about or difficult to put into words. I aim to offer an open, non-judgmental, and respectful space where these experiences can be explored safely. 

What is your approach to counselling and/ or therapy?

People come to therapy for many different reasons, whether feeling low, anxious, disconnected, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or struggling with questions about relationships, sexuality, or meaning in life. I offer a calm, thoughtful, and supportive space where we can slow things down together and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing, at a pace that feels right for you.

My work draws on existential and integrative psychotherapy, meaning I adapt my approach to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I’m interested not only in what is happening now, but also in how past experiences, relationships, and cultural contexts continue to shape the present.

Is there anything you'd like to share?

Having lived in and moved between different countries, I’m especially aware of how culture, identity, and belonging shape our inner worlds. I offer therapy in English and Cantonese, and work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way.

Choosing a therapist is a personal and important decision. If my approach resonates with you, you’re very welcome to get in touch to explore whether working together might feel helpful.

Lidia LEE (她)

很多人走進輔導/心理治療，是因為生活變得有些沉重——可能感到情緒低落、焦慮、與自己或他人失去連係，重複陷入一些說不清楚的狀態，或是在人際關係、性別、性取向、性與親密議題，甚至人生方向上感到困惑、失去意義。在一個平靜而安全的空間，讓你可以慢下來，在你覺得合適的步伐中，探索並理解你正在經歷的事情。

我是英國輔導與心理治療協會（BACP）註冊心理治療師，同時也是受訓中的英國心理學會輔導/諮商心理學家。我的治療方式重視你的真實感受與生活經歷——你如何看待自己、與他人相處，以及如何理解這個世界，而不只是專注於診斷/標籤。輔導是一段合作的過程，我會陪伴你一起探索對你而言真正重要的事。

我與成年人工作的常見主題包括：

· 情緒低落、憂鬱感與缺乏動力

· 焦慮、壓力大、容易感到不安

· 性健康、性別/性取向、親密關係的困擾

· 人際關係問題與溝通技巧

· 身分認同、人生轉變與存在感的困惑

我擁有處理性健康相關議題及其他較為敏感話題的輔導經驗，也理解這些事情往往不容易說出口。我致力於提供一個開放、不批判、尊重的空間，讓你能夠在準備好的時候，慢慢處理這些情緒和經歷。

我的工作方式取源自存在心理治療和整合式心理治療，這意味著我會因應每個人的需要調整工作方式，而不是套用固定的模式。我不只關注眼前的困擾，也會一起看看過往經驗、人際關係與文化背景如何影響現在的你。

我曾在英國NHS 及醫院體系中工作，累積了短期與長期心理治療的經驗，並在清楚的專業道德框架與定期督導下工作和持續進修。

我在不同國家生活的親身經歷，令我特別留意到文化、身分與歸屬感帶來的影響。我提供英語及廣東話的心理治療，以尊重與理解文化差異的方式與你同行。

選擇治療師是一個很個人的決定。如果你覺得我的工作方式可能適合你，歡迎隨時聯絡，一起看看是否適合開始這段旅程。

很多人走进辅导/心理治疗，是因为生活变得有些沉重——可能感到情绪低落、焦虑、与自己或他人失去连系，重复陷入一些说不清楚的状态，或是在人际关系、性别、性取向、性与亲密议题，甚至人生方向上感到困惑、失去意义。在一个平静而安全的空间，让你可以慢下来，在你觉得合适的步伐中，探索并理解你正在经历的事情。

我是英国辅导与心理治疗协会（BACP）注册心理治疗师，同时也是受训中的英国心理学会辅导/咨商心理学家。我的治疗方式重视你的真实感受与生活经历——你如何看待自己、与他人相处，以及如何理解这个世界，而不只是专注于诊断/标签。辅导是一段合作的过程，我会陪伴你一起探索对你而言真正重要的事。

我与成年人工作的常见主题包括：

· 情绪低落、忧郁感与缺乏动力

· 焦虑、压力大、容易感到不安

· 性健康、性别/性取向、亲密关系的困扰

· 人际关系问题与沟通技巧

· 身分认同、人生转变与存在感的困惑

我拥有处理性健康相关议题及其他较为敏感话题的辅导经验，也理解这些事情往往不容易说出口。我致力于提供一个开放、不批判、尊重的空间，让你能够在准备好的时候，慢慢处理这些情绪和经历。

我的工作方式取源自存在心理治疗和整合式心理治疗，这意味着我会因应每个人的需要调整工作方式，而不是套用固定的模式。我不只关注眼前的困扰，也会一起看看过往经验、人际关系与文化背景如何影响现在的你。

我曾在英国 NHS 及医院体系中工作，累积了短期与长期心理治疗的经验，并在清楚的专业道德框架与定期督导下工作和持续进修。

我在不同国家生活的亲身经历，令我特别留意到文化、身分与归属感带来的影响。我提供英语及广东话的心理治疗，以尊重与理解文化差异的方式与你同行。

选择治疗师是一个很个人的决定。如果你觉得我的工作方式可能适合你，欢迎随时联络，一起看看是否适合开始这段旅程。

What experience do you have in this area?

I have worked since 2022 in NHS based in a Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service supporting adults and, more recently, teenage girls in secondary education.

What are your areas of focus or specialisms? My current specialist focus is Trauma and Personality Development, in which we explore how adverse experiences in both childhood and as an adult, impact brain function, and wellbeing. This training has equipped me with specialised skills in complex trauma, as well as standard Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I have also worked with neurodivergent clients for a number of years in my role as a Speech and Language Therapist and as a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapy therapist -  this experience has led me to develop a flexible approach, adapting to the needs of individuals. I also help individuals navigate the impact of anxiety, low self-esteem and depression using evidence based, CBT approach.

What are your qualifications and/ or accreditations? 

• Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. Currently studying for an Enhanced Certificate in CBT at Oxford University.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Sciences (2007)
  • Master of Science degree in Speech, Language and Communication Needs in Education (2017).

Are you a member of any professional bodies?

• British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
• Health and Social Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What is your approach to counselling or therapy?

I aim to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients which encourages active participation with them, using a compassionate focus where clients feel listened to and understood. I offer clients the opportunity to understand how their problems may have developed and how their subsequent unhelpful beliefs impact their current relationships and coping mechanisms. Therapy aims to understand and notice how their current coping can maintain the problems they experience and therefore we look at how they can respond differently when difficult feelings show up, leading to more helpful ways of coping.