Lily Earle, BACP

Lily Earle is an integrative psychotherapist, lecturer and supervisor on the BSc (Hons) Counselling programme at the University of East London and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With 15 years of experience working with adults and children across public, charitable and private settings, she creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can reflect, process and move forward with greater clarity and hope.

Lily believes in the human capacity to adapt and recover from physical pain and emotional trauma. She works collaboratively and pluralistically, tailoring her practice to each person by drawing on approaches such as client-centred work, existential framing, cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment skills, and mindfulness. Her perspective is that clients are experts in their own lives and that therapy can help them access existing resources and insights to solve problems and meet goals.

Problems that feel complex or multi-layered are approached step-by-step. Lily helps clients disentangle issues, identify priorities and make decisions through reflective evaluation and practical planning. Her style shifts between emotional expression and focused problem-solving depending on what the individual needs at different stages of therapy.

Recognising that taking the first step requires courage, Lily welcomes questions from prospective clients and offers a flexible, empathic approach designed to support meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people live in line with their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It uses practical exercises to build psychological flexibility and is commonly used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard and reflecting a person’s experience back to them - this approach supports self-exploration and building self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and coping difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Lily works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the mix of techniques over time. That collaborative process helps clients feel involved in shaping their own therapy.

Online therapy offers practical benefits in accessibility and flexibility. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, clients can engage from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life changes while working with a licensed professional who tailors sessions to each individual’s circumstances.