Sian Dyer, BACP
Practical, nervous‑system informed counselling
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- Emotion regulation
- Relationship focus
- BACP registered
About Sian
Sian Dyer is a counsellor who blends practical therapies to help people feel steadier and more connected. She uses a mix of cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment ideas and client-centred listening to support adults through stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Sian also works with issues such as grief, addictions, ADHD and challenges around intimacy and self‑esteem.
Her work focuses on understanding how the nervous system shapes feelings and behaviour. She explains why people move into fight, flight, freeze or shutdown and what that looks like in daily life. That understanding forms the base for simple regulation tools and clearer choices about how to respond to stress.
Sian draws on five years of practical experience in the UK and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She brings a straightforward, human approach and speaks in plain terms rather than jargon. This helps conversations feel usable from the first session.
In sessions she looks at how past experiences and attachment patterns influence current relationships and reactions. She offers ways to build self‑esteem, stronger boundaries and healthier relational habits without rushing the process. Her style aims to be calm, curious and collaborative.
For couples she encourages partners to see each other’s emotional responses and work on communication that reduces blame. For individuals she supports developing tools for emotional regulation and self‑compassion. If you are trying to cope with midlife uncertainty or other life changes, she can help you explore practical steps forward.
Her work focuses on understanding how the nervous system shapes feelings and behaviour. She explains why people move into fight, flight, freeze or shutdown and what that looks like in daily life. That understanding forms the base for simple regulation tools and clearer choices about how to respond to stress.
Sian draws on five years of practical experience in the UK and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She brings a straightforward, human approach and speaks in plain terms rather than jargon. This helps conversations feel usable from the first session.
In sessions she looks at how past experiences and attachment patterns influence current relationships and reactions. She offers ways to build self‑esteem, stronger boundaries and healthier relational habits without rushing the process. Her style aims to be calm, curious and collaborative.
For couples she encourages partners to see each other’s emotional responses and work on communication that reduces blame. For individuals she supports developing tools for emotional regulation and self‑compassion. If you are trying to cope with midlife uncertainty or other life changes, she can help you explore practical steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online work and finding the right fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values and then choosing small actions that matter. It can help when people feel stuck or uncertain about life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress. Attachment‑based ideas focus on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy and relational difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they test approaches and adapt the work as needs change, so therapy stays relevant and practical.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and quicker check‑ins when needed. If you are considering starting, confirm the session options offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online work makes it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use techniques in real life as issues arise.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Sian supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She also works with grief, addictions, ADHD, self‑esteem, intimacy issues and midlife changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines cognitive behavioural ideas, attachment work and client‑centred listening. Sessions focus on practical tools, exploring patterns and building emotional regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults and couples in the United Kingdom. That experience shapes a straightforward, compassionate way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.