Lalida Puengklai, BACP

Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people understand how past events shape the ways they cope today. She works with individuals who experience anxiety, anger, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, trauma and loss, and the many challenges that can make it hard to put oneself first. Lalida emphasises a collaborative, compassionate approach that looks beyond fixing problems to recognise the whole person, including the parts that feel wounded. In therapy she supports clients to uncover inner strengths that may feel hidden and to move from coping toward deeper healing.

Lalida creates an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can explore thoughts and emotions without pressure. She listens to each person as the expert on their own life and tailors sessions rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Her background includes work in the NHS and charities supporting people affected by sexual abuse and domestic abuse, and she supports both short- and long-term clients aged 18 to 70 with a wide range of concerns.

She trained at the University of Derby and holds a master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Lalida is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on a range of evidence-based techniques including CBT, person-centred methods, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy. Lalida is based in Derby and Nottingham and originally comes from Bangkok, Thailand, and offers therapy in English and Thai.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy and support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress. It focuses on changing thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress and building coping skills that can be used in daily life.

Attachment-informed work explores how early relationships influence current patterns in relationships, trust, and self-regulation. This approach can be helpful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, or feelings of emptiness and isolation.

Compassion-Focused Therapy encourages people to cultivate self-compassion and reduce harsh self-criticism, which can support recovery from shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. It combines compassionate practices with psychological understanding to strengthen emotional resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lalida works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors the therapeutic plan accordingly, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Registered professionals aim to find the best fit through ongoing discussion and shared decision making.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for people living in different locations. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.