- Person centred
- Relationship focus
- Mindfulness informed
About Sian
Sian Llewellyn is a counsellor based in Wales who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She works with issues such as self-esteem, addiction, attachment wounds, eating concerns and grief. Sian also supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, ageing and the pressures of caregiving. She uses straightforward, empathetic conversations to help people feel heard and steadier in daily life.
Sian trained at Worcester University where she completed a Foundation Degree in Person Centred Counselling, and she also holds an accredited Diploma in Relationship Counselling and an accredited Diploma in CBT. She describes the person-centred approach as central to her work and draws on emotion-focused and attachment-related ideas when relationships and intimacy are part of the difficulty.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space and to work at the client’s pace. Sian uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice their thoughts and choose values-based steps. Practical ideas and small experiments are offered alongside listening and reflection.
Her practice includes helping people manage life changes, compassion fatigue and long-term health conditions. Over ten years of work in counselling settings gives her a breadth of experience with many complex issues. People who come to her often want a warm, steady counsellor who combines gentle challenge with practical ways to cope.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the available times. Payment works through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Sian trained at Worcester University where she completed a Foundation Degree in Person Centred Counselling, and she also holds an accredited Diploma in Relationship Counselling and an accredited Diploma in CBT. She describes the person-centred approach as central to her work and draws on emotion-focused and attachment-related ideas when relationships and intimacy are part of the difficulty.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space and to work at the client’s pace. Sian uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice their thoughts and choose values-based steps. Practical ideas and small experiments are offered alongside listening and reflection.
Her practice includes helping people manage life changes, compassion fatigue and long-term health conditions. Over ten years of work in counselling settings gives her a breadth of experience with many complex issues. People who come to her often want a warm, steady counsellor who combines gentle challenge with practical ways to cope.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the available times. Payment works through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches shape online work
Sian uses person-centred work alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas. Person-centred counselling emphasises listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers rather than giving advice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and to choose small, values-led actions that matter to them. Emotionally-Focused approaches focus on understanding patterns in relationships and the feelings that drive them, which can help with intimacy and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will talk with the person about what feels most relevant and will adapt methods as goals and needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process where choices are discussed together rather than imposed.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to connect from different locations. The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for maintaining continuity of care while managing work, health or family commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Sian supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also works with eating concerns, addiction, trauma, grief and long-term health challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person centred and empathic, with gentle challenge when helpful. She uses listening, reflection and practical steps to help people make changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of experience in counselling roles and in private practice supporting people with a range of complex issues.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she can work with people who live outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are payments and fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location and therapist availability.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.