Counsellor profile
Linda Austin, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and mental health
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness approaches
About Linda
Counsellor Linda Austin is a BACP member with five years' experience working across relationship and mental health concerns. She supports people with issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction and grief, and specialises in relationship and parenting difficulties among other areas she lists.
Linda has worked in criminal justice, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support. She also has experience with behaviour change work and everyday problems linked to stress and low mood. That background shapes how she responds to practical problems and crises.
Her style is direct and straightforward. She gives clear feedback and offers guidance when asked. At the same time she works collaboratively and treats the person as the expert on their own life.
Sessions involve listening and focused conversation. Linda will draw on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred work and mindfulness to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps. She may use motivational techniques and solution-focused ideas where helpful.
She says she will share relevant lived experience in session and will not judge. That may suit people seeking frank, practical support alongside reflective work. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress where someone wants clearer direction about what matters to them.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers non-directive support so the person can reflect and decide on next steps at their own pace. This can help with relationship problems, self-esteem and decision making.
Linda will work with the person to find the best approach. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adapt her way of working as sessions progress. Finding the right method is part of the work and is decided together.
The biography does not state which session formats are used for online work, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health or caring commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel arrangements and the choice to use audio or video depending on what suits the person.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and related issues such as parenting and intimacy-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She offers honest feedback and practical guidance while listening to the person's priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience, including work in criminal justice, domestic abuse services and drug and alcohol support.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are charged via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.