- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Linda
Linda Austin is a BACP counsellor with five years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and problems such as addiction, grief and stress.
She previously worked in the criminal justice system and with services for domestic abuse and drug and alcohol problems. That background means she is familiar with practical, sometimes urgent, life issues alongside longer-term emotional problems.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens and offers honest feedback when asked. She also shares relevant lived experience and practical guidance rather than only offering abstract theory.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, achievable steps. Linda uses a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness practices and goal-focused techniques to support coping, behaviour change and clearer decision making.
People come for help with everyday anxieties, parenting and relationship strain, or for support after trauma, loss or major life changes. She can work alongside someone to address problems such as anger, addiction, low self-esteem and career-related stress.
Clients can expect direct communication, practical options to try between sessions and a collaborative plan that reflects their priorities. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to agree next steps.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting caught up in them and focus on actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance and coping with life changes.Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own perspective and priorities. The therapist listens and follows the person's lead, helping them find their own solutions and make sense of emotional experiences.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These tools can help with stress, rumination and carrying strong emotion.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, check the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins, or let someone take part without needing to be on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt exercises and homework to suit remote sessions, keeping practical tools that can be used between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family issues, addiction, grief and related problems listed on her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She offers honest feedback and practical guidance alongside listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience, including work in the criminal justice system and in domestic abuse and drug and alcohol services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in English from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.