Lilian Shundi

Lilian Shundi is a counselling psychologist who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. Lilian communicates in English and Swahili and practises in the United Kingdom.

With a professional doctorate in counselling psychology and HCPC registration, she brings four years of clinical experience to each session. She offers clear psychoeducation early on to explain how problems start and what keeps them going. This helps people feel more in control from the first meetings.

Sessions often focus on practical steps such as changing patterns of thinking, testing new behaviours and building everyday routines. Lilian also listens for deeper life themes that shape feelings about relationships, work and purpose. She encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while they learn new skills.

She has worked with people dealing with relationship strain, communication problems and separation, along with issues around self-esteem and workplace stress. Isolation and loneliness are included among her focus areas when they affect mood and social confidence.

Progress is discussed together and the therapist and client agree ways to keep improvements going after therapy ends. Lilian emphasises small, manageable changes so people can try new ways of relating and coping without feeling overwhelmed.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try out different behaviours. Online sessions can focus on simple exercises, thought records and behavioural experiments you can do between meetings to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Psychodynamic work looks at patterns from past relationships that affect how you relate now. Even online, this can help uncover long-standing themes that influence feelings of isolation, shame or difficulty trusting others.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences, and together you will choose methods that suit your needs. This collaborative discussion may lead to a focus on practical skill-building, deeper exploration, or a blend of both.

Session format details are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work breaks, or make regular meetings simpler to attend. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, commonly use online meetings to maintain continuity of care and help people practise new skills in day-to-day settings.