Lalida Puengklai , BACP

Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Derby and Nottingham in the United Kingdom, originally from Bangkok, Thailand. With three years of clinical experience, she is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), which indicates professional recognition by that organisation.

She trained at the University of Derby, completing a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by BACP. Her clinical background includes work in the NHS and with charities supporting people affected by sexual abuse and domestic violence. Lalida works with adults from age 18 to 70, offering support for a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue, as well as additional areas including attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, body image and multicultural concerns.

As an integrative practitioner, Lalida draws on several evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, a person-centred approach, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and compassion-focused methods. She aims to help people understand why they cope the way they do, to uncover existing strengths, and to build on those resources so clients can move toward greater emotional balance and self-understanding. Lalida offers therapy in English and Thai and combines professional training with lived cultural insight to support clients from diverse backgrounds.

Practical evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Lalida commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and a person-centred approach to help clients address distressing thoughts and emotions. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns. The person-centred approach creates a warm, accepting space where clients explore their feelings and personal values at their own pace to build self-understanding and resilience.

She also integrates attachment-informed work to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. Attachment-focused techniques can be particularly helpful for people coping with abandonment, relationship difficulties, or patterns rooted in early family dynamics. Lalida adapts these approaches to suit each individual, working collaboratively with clients to find the best fit for their needs and goals.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients access support from home or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the therapeutic work ahead.