Lalida Puengklai, BACP

Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with trauma, anger, life changes and compassion fatigue. Lalida speaks English and Thai and works with adults across a wide range of concerns. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Lalida approaches therapy as a shared journey. She listens first and asks questions to understand how past events affect present behaviour. Sessions focus on recognising strengths, naming difficult feelings and building ways to cope that fit day-to-day life. The goal is helping people feel more whole, not “fixed”.

She draws on multiple evidence-based approaches to shape each person’s work together. That can mean learning new ways of thinking, practising mindful pauses, or looking at how early relationships influence current patterns. Techniques are chosen to suit the person, not applied the same way for everyone.

Lalida has three years of professional experience and has worked in the NHS and with charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse. She trained at the University of Derby and holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by the BACP.

People who meet Lalida can expect calm, patient listening and practical steps to manage symptoms and daily habits. She helps clients explore why they react as they do, and how to use their existing strengths to cope and heal over time.

How her approaches can work online

Lalida uses a blend of evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person’s needs. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by teaching new ways of thinking and behaviour.

Mindfulness-based practices teach simple attention exercises and grounding techniques that help with overwhelming feelings and stress. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand why they react in certain ways in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will ask about the reader’s goals, preferences and day-to-day demands, and then try methods that fit those needs. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan can change as required.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people access a therapist who speaks English and Thai even if they live some distance away.