Lorraine Dyer

Lorraine Dyer is a BACP-registered counsellor who focuses on helping people through difficult life moments. She brings four years of practice to sessions and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Lorraine speaks plainly and listens carefully so people can say what is on their mind without feeling judged.

She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing changes such as bereavement, relationship difficulties, eating and food-related issues, and the strain of major life transitions. Lorraine works one-to-one with clients to understand what matters most to them.

Her approach is rooted in client-centred counselling, which means the client sets the pace and direction of the work. She also uses elements from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping steps. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to uncover patterns that repeat over time.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Lorraine helps people break down problems into small, manageable steps and practices techniques that can be used between sessions. She encourages gentleness and realistic goals rather than quick fixes.

People who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start often find a clear place to begin with Lorraine. If you want to look at mood, relationships, eating concerns, or the effects of recent changes, she works with you to plan the next steps and track progress.

How different approaches shape online counselling

Client-centred counselling focuses on you leading the conversation and being heard without judgment. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and practical problems because it encourages small changes in thinking and behaviour.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and ease worry. These techniques can help with stress, sleep problems and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lorraine will discuss options with you and adapt methods to your goals, needs and preferences. The plan evolves as you learn what helps and what does not.

The therapist's biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and mean you do not have to travel to a clinic. Registered and accredited professionals use online appointments to help people access therapy more easily.