- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic approaches
- English and Swahili
About Lilian
Lilian Shundi, HCPC, is a counselling psychologist in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with social anxiety and phobia and workplace difficulties.
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, explaining thoughts and behaviours that keep difficulties going and helping people try new patterns. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at longer standing emotional patterns and how earlier experiences affect present life. Sessions begin with clear explanations and practical guidance so people know what to expect.
Her approach focuses on straightforward psychological support and psychoeducation, especially in early sessions. That often means identifying current problems, learning small experiments to test unhelpful thoughts, and practising new responses between meetings. Lilian encourages building skills for everyday situations such as speaking up, joining groups, or managing worry.
She pays attention to relationship patterns and communication problems, and to issues that follow separation or divorce. Work on guilt, shame, forgiveness and self-love is offered alongside practical techniques for coping with isolation and finding life purpose.
Sessions end with a plan for maintaining progress and using strategies independently. Lilian works in English and Swahili and accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the site matching process to schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
CBT is a practical, structured approach that looks at thoughts and behaviours. Online work with CBT often focuses on learning simple experiments and exercises to try between sessions, and checking progress together. This can suit day-to-day problems like anxiety, worry about social situations, and low mood.Psychodynamic work pays attention to patterns that repeat over time and the feelings that underlie them. In online sessions this can mean talking through relationships and past experiences to better understand current reactions and recurring difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods in collaboration with the client based on needs, goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing how they feel, and adjusting the plan together if something does not fit.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a normal week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer a shorter check-in when life is busy, or an option that avoids camera use if that helps them focus. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online formats before booking to make sure they match practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas, offering practical steps and exploration of deeper patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in mental health and psychological well-being.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and the subscription work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.