Sydney Lewis, NCPS
Therapist guiding growth through connection and acceptance
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and trauma
- Relationships and parenting
About Sydney Lewis
Sydney Lewis brings a background in health, fitness, and wellbeing into his work as a counsellor and psychotherapist. He transitioned from broader wellbeing roles into therapeutic practice with the goal of helping people find meaning and purpose, and to face life’s challenges with clarity and practical steps. He supports clients in exploring the why and the how of who they are, and in discerning what can be changed and what might be accepted with wisdom.
His practice emphasizes flourishing rather than only examining what is wrong, aiming to build strengths alongside addressing difficulties. Over the past decade he has worked with people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and self-esteem and career matters. He integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match each person’s needs. He holds NCPS, a professional counselling and psychotherapy credential, and practises from the United Kingdom, offering services in English and accepting international clients.
His practice emphasizes flourishing rather than only examining what is wrong, aiming to build strengths alongside addressing difficulties. Over the past decade he has worked with people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and self-esteem and career matters. He integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to match each person’s needs. He holds NCPS, a professional counselling and psychotherapy credential, and practises from the United Kingdom, offering services in English and accepting international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sydney Lewis have?
Sydney Lewis has 10 years of experience.
Is Sydney Lewis a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds NCPS.
In which languages does Sydney Lewis provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Sydney Lewis located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sydney Lewis as my therapist?
You can work with Sydney Lewis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sydney Lewis work with international clients?
Yes, Sydney Lewis works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sydney Lewis 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 canceled 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and take committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters rather than on eliminating discomfort.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in close relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. It can support people who struggle with intimacy, trust, abandonment concerns, and family or relationship difficulties by fostering safer, more secure ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. He works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on approaches used by licensed professionals and therapists to tailor care. Online formats make this collaborative process easier to access and sustain over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow people to connect from home or while traveling, fit therapy around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.