My Feelings
My feelings are so deep, deep undercover
That even a top detective company will have problems finding them
They sometimes come out of hiding
And are at risk of being caught
But somehow, they always get away undetected
Counselling & creativity · Uxbridge
Counselling in Uxbridge, Hillingdon & West London
A calm, compassionate space where counselling and creativity meet, in person in Uxbridge, online, or by telephone across the UK, with Lydia Nightingale (MBACP).
BACP registered member
Person-centred & compassionate
15 years' experience
Uxbridge & online, UK-wide
Welcome
Somewhere to feel heard
If life feels heavy, tangled or simply hard to put into words right now, you don't have to carry it alone. I'm Lydia Nightingale, a person-centred counsellor (BA Hons, Dip, MBACP) and poet based in Uxbridge.
My approach is warm, unhurried and led by you. We'll move at the pace that feels right, and where words alone aren't enough, we can gently bring in creativity and reflection.
How I can help
Counselling across four areas of life
Person-centred support, in person in Uxbridge, online, or by telephone across the UK.
Relationships & Couples
Relationships ask a lot of us. Whether you're working through a rough patch together, feeling unheard, or trying to decide what comes next, counselling gives you a calm, unhurried space to be honest and to be heard.
Anxiety, Stress & Self
When anxiety, stress or low mood take hold, everyday life can start to feel heavy and small. Counselling offers a steadying, judgement-free space to understand what you're carrying and to find your footing again.
Grief & Bereavement
Grief has no timetable and no right way. Whether your loss is recent or long-held, counselling offers a gentle, unhurried space to feel what you feel and to carry it differently.
Work & Career Wellbeing
Work shapes more of our wellbeing than we often admit. Stress, burnout, difficult dynamics or a career at a crossroads can quietly wear us down.
Where counselling and creativity meet
Alongside my counselling work, I'm a poet, and I've seen how creativity can open a door when talking feels impossible. Writing, imagery and reflection can give shape to feelings that words alone can't quite hold.
Creative work is always an invitation, never a requirement. Some clients embrace it; others prefer to simply talk. Both are completely welcome.
Person-centredCreative & reflectiveBACP registeredBAATN member
Getting started
How working together begins
01
Free consultation
A relaxed 20-minute call to see whether we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.
02
First session
We get to know what's brought you here and agree, together, what you'd like from counselling.
03
Ongoing sessions
Usually weekly, 50 minutes, in person in Uxbridge, online, or by telephone, whatever suits you.
04
Reflecting together
We check in regularly on how things are changing, so the work always stays yours.
Poetry & reflections
Words for the in-between
I'm a poet as well as a counsellor. Here's one of mine, a gentle companion between sessions.
Lydia the Counsellor
I see myself, as a passenger in my client’s car
I am there for the journey
But I will not tell you which route to take
I will help you
Clear the rain from your windscreen
So you can start to see the way clearer
I will listen to your ideas
On which route to take
But I will not
Tell you which way I think is best for you
I will help you decide
Which route you think is best for you
I am a patient passenger
And I don’t mind
If you get lost
Along the way
As I am always hopeful
That you will find your way
And end your journey
The way you want to
With me by your side
© Lydia Nightingale
In their words
What clients say
A few words from people I've had the privilege to work with, shared with their kind permission.
These 16 months have probably been one of the most important journeys of my life. It was bumpy, not always easy, but I'm proud I didn't shy away from it. However, this would have never been possible without you. Finding the right therapist is not always easy, but I was incredibly lucky to find you straight away.
My counselling sessions with Lydia were invaluable to me. She was incredibly supportive and created an environment in which there was no judgement, and I felt free to be honest and myself. My sessions with her have left me in a much better place than when I began. Her approach helped me to build self-confidence. She gave me the space and support to work out how I want to deal with life's ups and downs, and a deep sense of trust in myself.
Before couple counselling with you, we thought we would surely break up, but after counselling with you, we have started connecting better and enjoying each others company. We have even written this together. Thank you so much, Lydia
I always thought I had to be so strong all the time. Thanks to counselling with you I show my vulnerable side more and have a new partner. Thank you.
Thank you for being there supporting me and giving me hope when I thought all hope was gone. Thank you for helping me find myself again and restoring my hope in life.
Thank you, your help has definitely made me look at life and situations in a positive and different way.
Frequently asked questions
Where are you based?
I see clients in person in Uxbridge (UB8/UB10), easily reached from Hillingdon, Ickenham, Ruislip, Hayes, Cowley and West Drayton, and I work online and by phone across the UK.
What kind of counselling do you offer?
I'm a person-centred counsellor (BA Hons, Dip, MBACP) and a Couple Counselling Practitioner, so I work with both individual clients and couples (adults, 18+). Whether you come on your own or together, I can support you with relationships and couples counselling, anxiety and stress, grief and bereavement, and work and career wellbeing.
Do you offer a free first call?
Yes, a free, no-obligation 20-minute telephone session so we can explore what's happening for you and see whether we're a good fit, before you commit to anything.
Are you registered?
I'm a registered member of the BACP and work to its Ethical Framework, and I'm also a member of the BAATN.
Take the first gentle step
Reaching out is often the hardest part. A free 20-minute consultation is a relaxed way to begin, no pressure, no commitment.
Prefer to message? Reach me on WhatsApp.
