Lidia Bhaskar

Lidia Bhaskar is a person-centred counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Tooting. She offers counselling in both English and Russian, ensuring accessibility for clients who may feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their native language. Lidia is experienced in supporting adults facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and the impact of childhood trauma. She also helps clients navigating major life transitions, such as parenthood, relationship changes, and work-related stress, guiding them through complex emotions and helping them build resilience. In addition, she has a particular focus on addiction-related issues, including co-dependency, internet addiction, and work addiction. She understands the significant impact of addictive patterns on emotional health, relationships, and daily life, helping clients identify underlying emotional needs and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Lidia’s approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-led, creating a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard and understood. She believes therapy is a collaborative process, empowering clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to gain deeper self-awareness and resilience. While her work is rooted in person-centred counselling, she integrates elements of other therapeutic models to explore thought patterns, relational dynamics, and the impact of past experiences.

In working with addiction-related issues, she helps clients identify emotional triggers, set boundaries, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Having personally experienced the challenges of immigration and cultural adjustment, she is passionate about supporting individuals through identity shifts, loss, and cultural transitions. Lidia welcomes clients from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and empowering environment where clients can work toward greater emotional well-being and personal growth.