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Sydney Lewis, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sydney is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sydney. View 25 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Knowledge, Sydney gives practical insightful and helpful tactics and advice

Reviewed September 2024

Sydney is very knowledgable, considerate and funny. Every session I feel like I learn something new, whether it be a new skill or something new about myself. Sydney remembers previous sessions well and makes connections I often would not see. Would absolutely recommend to anyone seeking therapy

Reviewed September 2024

More about Sydney

  • 8 years' experience
  • Male
  • NCPS

"You are not alone, I am here to help!"

It is what I do and who I am. I started in health, fitness, and well-being and moved into other fields until I found my calling in counselling and psychotherapy. Helping others to find their meaning and purpose in life, overcoming their challenges, whatever they may be. To discover the why and the how of who they are. To know what we can change, what to accept and have the wisdom to know the difference. More than the traditional psychology of what is wrong with us, but to flourish. I have been doing this in various forms for more than forty years.

Memberships:

Professional Member Applied Positive Psychology Guild # PPG-314

Accredited Advance Practitioner Drug and Alcohol Professionals #3080

Accredited member National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society #NCS22-01833

Accredited National Hypnosis Society #HYP22-00591

CNHC (Clinical Hypnotherapy) #000046-h16

NADA-GB Practitioner #1997.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-01833 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sydney Lewis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

25 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Empathetic Knowledgeable Recommend Support Excellent Helped Professional Understand Calm

Knowledge, Sydney gives practical insightful and helpful tactics and advice

Reviewed September 2024

Sydney is very knowledgable, considerate and funny. Every session I feel like I learn something new, whether it be a new skill or something new about myself. Sydney remembers previous sessions well and makes connections I often would not see. Would absolutely recommend to anyone seeking therapy

Reviewed September 2024

I want to express my deep gratitude for Sydney’s assistance. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by all the information provided, but after taking the time to read through everything and then discussing it with him, I realized just how invaluable his support has been. Sydney is truly a breath of fresh air, and I’m genuinely thankful for the opportunity to work with him.

Reviewed September 2024

I've been seeing Sydney for a while now, and I can honestly say he's exceptional. He's incredibly attentive and truly listens to you, no matter what you're going through. His awareness and understanding make you feel heard and supported. Despite the challenges, I've noticed significant improvement in myself, and I always look forward to our sessions. He's objective and precise in identifying what you need, which has been incredibly helpful in my journey. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

What a kind empathetic therapist Sidney is. I feel as if he can see right into my soul. He never rushes me to finish our sessions but waits until I have my emotions under control before leaving me with words of comfort.

Reviewed July 2024

Sydney is very professional, respectful and knowledgeable. I really liked his approach where he used illustrative ways of analysing experiences. He always sent very useful material and was able to point out various personal development tools as this is an area I am keen on. Sydney’s non-judgemental and approachable manner meant he created a space where I was comfortable to talk about difficult life experiences, which he helped me make sense of, and provided tools to support.

Reviewed June 2024

Syd is an empathetic person and a good listener. He’s master at creating a welcoming atmosphere for dialogue. His authenticity and life experience brings lively tone to our conversation. I also appreciate Syd’s sharings between our sessions, as well as some exercises for homework. Syd supported me on my path of coping with grief, reviving myself and re-imagining my self-identity.

Reviewed May 2024

Sydney has been a great resource for me. His calm demeanor and ability to understand and empathize is amazing. I always feel better after our scheduled sessions.

Reviewed May 2024

I feel I get on well with Syd's calm and knowledgeable manner. I enjoy our sessions and feel I am growing through them. The papers and back-up info sends between sessions are also informative and add depth to subjects we discuss.

Reviewed May 2024

I really appreciate Sydney Lewis’s help as a therapist over the last months. I am amazed by his ability to switch between therapy methods and schools of thought - sometimes a few times in one session! Aside from mastering so many approaches, he also does coaching and business advice which I find incredibly versatile and knowledgeable. He has great empathy and his advice is very applicable. I genuinely found our sessions very useful, uplifting and inspiring. I don’t think there is a person he would not be able to help in some way or a problem he would not help address. Thank you very much again for all the support!

Reviewed May 2024

I have never had long term sessions for therapy. Trying to understand who I am and how to change things that were hurtful was my goal. He was very good at reading who I am, even when I had no clue, and providing very positive support and so easy to talk to. He gives me ideas and guides to help me learn myself and how I can identify the things I want to change and methods to accomplish these changes. Great fit and Sydney is an excellent therapist.

Reviewed March 2024

Sydney is a caring, kind and proficient practitioner. I've very much appreciated working with him and intend to continue to deepen our professional relationship continually over time. Thank you Sydney.

Reviewed February 2024

Sydney is a great therapist and the longer you know him the better he will get you.

Reviewed February 2024

Syd is an experienced academic, who knows how to diagnose a patient’s mental state. He’s trustworthy, empathetic and knows how to help.

Reviewed February 2024

Extremely good listener and professional . Syds relaxed approached has helped me open up and talk more , he’s not only insightful but very knowledgable on practical techniques to use in my life and between sessions

Reviewed January 2024

Sydney is an intelligent, competent, and compassionate therapist. He brings a variety of techniques to the table and takes the time to understand the issue. The suggestions he then makes are practical and impactful. I recommend him to others.

Reviewed January 2024

Sydney has been fantastic for me. I was initially hesitant about therapy but Sydney has made me feel completely at ease and has explained things in a way that really speaks to me. I feel that my journey through therapy could not be with a better therapist and I feel very lucky and grateful that Sydney took me on as a patient.

Reviewed December 2023

It has been great talking with Syd, he has helped me work through my issues with sensitivity. He is empathetic and knowledgeable, and his breadth of insight has really allowed me to resolve my issues without great stress or pain, for which I'm very thankful.

Reviewed November 2023

Syd is a super kind hearted person with great patience and he’s not worried to present challenging ideas to think about which really helps to gain new perspective on topics

Reviewed November 2023

I am still very new to Better Help. I think Sydney is doing an excellent job of preparing me, but I would have a hard time reviewing him at this stage of my therapy.

Reviewed September 2023

Sydney is approaching my case from different points of view, as a psychologist and as a life coach. He is very active with advices related to my case suggesting books, messaging advices etc.

Reviewed August 2023

We are having ongoing sessions, but so far Sydney is very good at listening and he is very structured

Reviewed August 2023

Very pleasant and introspective. Makes an effort to keep session productive and positive.

Reviewed June 2023

Sydney Lewis is very good at helping you structure your thoughts and clearly articulate back to you what you are saying. this makes it so much easier to not only see your situation in an almost detached way but to also see potential solutions. I’d highly recommend him.

Reviewed June 2023

Sydney is an excellent therapist with a wealth of research. He listens to the whole picture and addresses a range of problems with many different types of therapeutic methods. He is very responsive and shares a lot of resources to help between sessions.

Reviewed May 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sydney Lewis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sydney Lewis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sydney Lewis speak?

Sydney Lewis speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sydney Lewis have?

Sydney Lewis has 8 years of experience.

Where is Sydney Lewis licensed to practice?

Sydney Lewis is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Sydney Lewis accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Sydney Lewis accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sydney Lewis offer?

Sydney Lewis offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Sydney Lewis?

Sydney Lewis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sydney Lewis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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