Lalida Puengklai , BACP

Lalida Puengklai is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings three years of practice working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. She trained at the University of Derby and holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, with registered membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the UK professional body for counsellors. Her background includes roles within the NHS and in charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse, and she has worked with clients aged 18 to 70 in both short- and long-term therapy.

Lalida works from an integrative framework, blending approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, person-centred ways of working, attachment-informed thinking, mindfulness, and compassion-focused ideas to tailor support to each person’s needs. She focuses on helping people understand how past experiences shape present coping, gently uncovering strengths that have been hidden or overlooked. Her specialisms include stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and a range of family and attachment-related issues.

Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Lalida offers therapy in English and Thai and holds experience supporting multicultural concerns. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, rebuild a sense of self, and work collaboratively toward meaningful change.

Integrative Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Lalida commonly draws on cognitive behavioural techniques that help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - an approach often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also uses a person-centred approach that prioritises listening, empathy, and the client’s own knowledge of their experience - this supports self-discovery and emotional resilience. In addition, attachment-informed work explores how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy and trust, helping people understand and rework relational habits.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Lalida works with each person to explore what feels most helpful, adapting methods to match the client’s goals, preferences, and cultural background so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Lalida is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people juggling work, family, or different time zones. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapists from different locations, and fit sessions into a busy life while working with licensed professionals who guide the therapeutic journey.