Lalida Puengklai, BACP
Compassionate integrative therapist for trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Thai
About Lalida Puengklai
Lalida Puengklai is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who works with adults across a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. She specialises in stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, and also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, dissociation, family issues, and multicultural matters. She brings lived understanding and professional experience to clients who feel overwhelmed by past events, struggle with intense emotions, or find it hard to prioritise their own needs.
Her practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a person-centred stance, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques. This flexible approach allows her to tailor the therapeutic journey to each person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. She aims to help clients understand patterns that shape their reactions, reconnect with inner strengths, and move from coping toward deeper healing.
Lalida trained at the University of Derby and holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She is also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), which denotes recognised professional membership. Her background includes work in the NHS and charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse. She works with both short- and long-term clients from ages 18 to 70, and offers therapy in English and Thai. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, she practices from the Derby and Nottingham area in the United Kingdom.
Her practice is integrative, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a person-centred stance, attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques. This flexible approach allows her to tailor the therapeutic journey to each person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution. She aims to help clients understand patterns that shape their reactions, reconnect with inner strengths, and move from coping toward deeper healing.
Lalida trained at the University of Derby and holds a Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She is also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), which denotes recognised professional membership. Her background includes work in the NHS and charities supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse. She works with both short- and long-term clients from ages 18 to 70, and offers therapy in English and Thai. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, she practices from the Derby and Nottingham area in the United Kingdom.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lalida Puengklai have?
Lalida has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Lalida Puengklai a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Lalida Puengklai provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Thai.
Where is Lalida Puengklai located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Lalida Puengklai as my therapist?
You can work with Lalida through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lalida Puengklai work with international clients?
Yes, Lalida works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lalida Puengklai cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative approaches and online therapeutic support
Lalida commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people identify and gently shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or panic. She also uses a person-centred approach that prioritises the client’s own experience, offering a warm, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their feelings and values at their own pace. Attachment-informed work is another focus, looking at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helping clients build more secure ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lalida works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt methods over time so therapy feels personally relevant rather than prescriptive.
Online therapy with Lalida is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic barriers. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while travelling, and allow therapy to continue consistently when life circumstances change. Registered professionals like Lalida aim to make evidence-based support accessible and practical for a variety of lifestyles.