Sian Dyer, BACP
UK integrative psychotherapist for adults and couples
- Anxiety and trauma relief
- Relationship and couples support
- Emotional regulation skills
About Sian Dyer
Sian Dyer is an integrative psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who works with adults and couples facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, and feelings of disconnection or being stuck. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with humanistic and psychodynamic influences and draws on polyvagal-informed practice to deliver support that is both grounded and tailored to each person.
Sian places a strong emphasis on emotional regulation and on helping people understand how their nervous system responds to stress - including fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown - and how those responses influence thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This focus on the body-mind connection aims to help clients respond to life with greater clarity, calm, and self-trust.
Her own experience of overcoming patterns of worry, fear, and self-criticism informed her decision to pursue therapy work, and she brings empathy and personal insight to clinical practice. Sian helps clients learn practical strategies for managing triggers, building self-compassion, and reconnecting with themselves in healthier ways.
In sessions she explores nervous system responses, emotional regulation techniques, attachment patterns rooted in past experience, and ways to strengthen self-worth, boundaries, and healthier relational habits. Sian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
Sian places a strong emphasis on emotional regulation and on helping people understand how their nervous system responds to stress - including fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown - and how those responses influence thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This focus on the body-mind connection aims to help clients respond to life with greater clarity, calm, and self-trust.
Her own experience of overcoming patterns of worry, fear, and self-criticism informed her decision to pursue therapy work, and she brings empathy and personal insight to clinical practice. Sian helps clients learn practical strategies for managing triggers, building self-compassion, and reconnecting with themselves in healthier ways.
In sessions she explores nervous system responses, emotional regulation techniques, attachment patterns rooted in past experience, and ways to strengthen self-worth, boundaries, and healthier relational habits. Sian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples toward greater emotional balance and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sian Dyer have?
Sian Dyer has five years of clinical experience.
Is Sian Dyer a licensed therapist?
Yes. Sian holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
In which languages does Sian Dyer provide therapy?
Sian provides therapy in English.
Where is Sian Dyer located?
Sian is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Sian Dyer as my therapist?
You can work with Sian through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sian Dyer work with international clients?
Yes. Sian works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sian Dyer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating; it helps clients understand attachment needs and build more secure ways of connecting in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance from the therapist, allowing clients to explore feelings and find their own path to growth and self-acceptance.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sian works collaboratively with each person or couple to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work over time so that the process feels supportive and relevant.
Online sessions using video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging can make therapy more flexible and accessible for those with busy schedules, mobility limits, or who live far from in-person services. These options allow clients to receive consistent support in a way that suits their life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.